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V111 JPS

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

45,196 mi
Last recorded45,196 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 JPS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 45,196 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 45,018 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 44,745 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 44,558 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 43,850 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 43,354 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 42,959 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 42,147 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 41,020 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 39,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm inner section (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm inner section (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,053 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,683 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,788 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,348 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 31,005 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 30,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,941 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,109 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 27,106 miles

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 11 Mar 2009 25,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,645 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 17,808 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 12,094 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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V111 JPS is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V111 JPS, 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 V111 JPS registered?

V111 JPS is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V111 JPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V111 JPS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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