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V596 LUB

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,345 mi
Last recorded85,345 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV596 LUB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 85,345 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Toe link has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 84,788 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 82,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 82,493 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 82,007 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 79,602 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 79,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 76,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 76,672 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 76,580 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,227 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 71,821 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,770 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,635 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 59,909 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,866 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,917 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,260 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 36,664 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 36,651 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,116 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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V596 LUB is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V596 LUB, 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 V596 LUB registered?

V596 LUB is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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