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S1 PVG

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,750 mi
Last recorded81,750 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 PVG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 81,750 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2025 80,255 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 79,667 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 78,099 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 77,475 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 76,617 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 76,004 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2019 74,697 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 73,054 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 71,248 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 67,480 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 65,489 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 62,355 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 59,893 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,984 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 57,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,790 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 55,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,049 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 53,049 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,288 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,426 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 43,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 41,776 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 41,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 37,405 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 37,404 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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S1 PVG is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S1 PVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S1 PVG registered?

S1 PVG is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is S1 PVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 PVG shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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