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V864 FPB

2000 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,692 mi
Last recorded45,692 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV864 FPB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 45,692 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021
Pass 11 Jul 2019 45,260 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018
Fail 14 Jul 2010 38,889 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,889 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,644 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear outer handbrake cable overadjusted and retaining clip missing

Fail 17 Jun 2009 36,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear outer handbrake cable overadjusted and retaining clip missing

Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,872 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 35,681 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,712 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 30,869 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 30,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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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V864 FPB is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V864 FPB, 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 V864 FPB registered?

V864 FPB is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V864 FPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V864 FPB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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