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V91 GLF

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,919 mi
Last recorded45,919 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV91 GLF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 45,919 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 45,919 miles

Position lamp not working all position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Service brake grabbing severely all brakes grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2025 45,628 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 45,067 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 45,020 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 44,608 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 44,417 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 44,417 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 44,223 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 44,223 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,589 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 35,589 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 27,106 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 25,756 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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V91 GLF is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V91 GLF, 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 V91 GLF registered?

V91 GLF is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 February 2000.

Is V91 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V91 GLF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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