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T111 TOY

2000 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,728 mi
Last recorded46,728 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT111 TOY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 46,728 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 46,728 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 44,898 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))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 44,314 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 44,314 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 43,924 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 42,869 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 41,629 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 41,629 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 41,236 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 40,025 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 40,025 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,906 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 38,903 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 37,869 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 36,176 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 35,207 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 33,979 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlights light output poor but not yet excessive

Fail 16 Apr 2014 33,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlights light output poor but not yet excessive

Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,189 miles

front number plate loose on offside

Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,435 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,768 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 27,876 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 27,876 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)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,414 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 22,350 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)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,620 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 16,889 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006

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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T111 TOY is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T111 TOY, 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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What year was T111 TOY registered?

T111 TOY is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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