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V242 PHK

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

118,472 mi
Last recorded118,472 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 PHK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 118,472 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 118,277 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 117,988 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 117,942 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 117,691 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 117,424 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 115,856 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 115,152 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 113,640 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 112,821 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 109,937 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 109,441 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 107,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 107,152 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 104,871 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 99,804 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 96,979 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 93,951 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 93,864 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)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes rusting

Pass 20 Apr 2007 92,649 miles

boht front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2006 87,940 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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V242 PHK is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V242 PHK, 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 V242 PHK registered?

V242 PHK is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V242 PHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V242 PHK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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