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T60 SVA

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,424 mi
Last recorded37,424 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT60 SVA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 37,424 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 35,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 32,740 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 31,584 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 31,405 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 30,949 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 29,589 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 28,268 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 26,138 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 26,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 25,842 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 25,842 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 25,023 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,862 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 23,854 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 23,095 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 22,180 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,619 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 19,574 miles

front number plate taped on over the top of a smaller number plate

Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,003 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 18,003 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 15,560 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,698 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,255 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 9,003 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 7,579 miles

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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T60 SVA is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T60 SVA, 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 T60 SVA registered?

T60 SVA is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is T60 SVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T60 SVA shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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