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S8 FOK

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

55,659 mi
Last recorded55,659 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 FOK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 55,659 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play within trackrod. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 54,873 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 54,559 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 53,893 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 53,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 53,384 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 53,223 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 52,641 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 51,982 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 51,856 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 51,571 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 48,347 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 47,973 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 46,545 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear track rod ends have slight play

Fail 10 Jun 2014 46,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear track rod ends have slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering system

Pass 24 Jun 2011 41,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 41,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,761 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,794 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 35,794 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,879 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,648 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 24,785 miles

slight play nearside steering rack

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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S8 FOK is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S8 FOK, 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.

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S8 FOK is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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