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V840 EHY

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,911 mi
Last recorded49,911 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV840 EHY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 49,911 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 49,907 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 49,856 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 49,743 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 49,297 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 48,703 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 48,219 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 47,148 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,480 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,514 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 44,859 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 44,844 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,048 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 42,484 miles

EMISSION TEST NOT MET WITHIN LIMITS IN VOSA FOURTEENTH EDITION

Pass 14 May 2008 40,647 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 40,647 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 37,537 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)

wiper blade split

Pass 10 May 2006 33,937 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 33,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V840 EHY is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V840 EHY, 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 V840 EHY registered?

V840 EHY is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V840 EHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V840 EHY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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