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UFO 340R

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,646 mi
Last recorded56,646 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFO 340R
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 56,646 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 55,430 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 54,355 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 53,047 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 51,955 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 50,234 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 49,468 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,178 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,044 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,560 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,507 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 35,494 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,632 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 30,875 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 29,114 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,809 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 21,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,968 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 24,472 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2007 24,472 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,577 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 20,270 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 20,257 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2005 20,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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UFO 340R is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UFO 340R, 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 UFO 340R registered?

UFO 340R is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 May 2000.

Is UFO 340R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFO 340R shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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