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V448 FLL

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

11,599 mi
Last recorded11,599 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV448 FLL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 11,599 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 11,504 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 11,386 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 11,312 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 11,180 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 11,097 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 11,005 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 10,957 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 10,870 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 10,634 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 10,388 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 10,371 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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 10,078 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 10,078 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 9,927 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 9,385 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 9,154 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,215 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 7,246 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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V448 FLL is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V448 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 V448 FLL registered?

V448 FLL is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 February 2000.

Is V448 FLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V448 FLL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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