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V446 FLL

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,408 mi
Last recorded70,408 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV446 FLL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 70,408 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 70,163 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 69,064 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 68,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 67,885 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 67,269 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 66,795 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 64,747 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 64,747 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,629 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2014 62,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 61,649 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,659 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,313 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 58,996 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,337 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 57,637 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 55,747 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 44,042 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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V446 FLL is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V446 FLL, 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 V446 FLL registered?

V446 FLL is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 February 2000.

Is V446 FLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V446 FLL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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