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V312 HEO

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,162 mi
Last recorded61,162 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV312 HEO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 61,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 60,364 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 60,351 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 60,293 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 59,436 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,249 miles

Offside Front Slight play in track rod inner joint

Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,036 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 57,638 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,630 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,309 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,809 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,981 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,891 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,083 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,949 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 28,256 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,708 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,174 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 11,357 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 5,854 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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V312 HEO is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V312 HEO, 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 V312 HEO registered?

V312 HEO is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V312 HEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V312 HEO shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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