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V925 GBM

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

22,630 mi
Last recorded22,630 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV925 GBM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 22,630 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 22,529 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 22,225 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 21,898 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 21,771 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 21,382 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 21,072 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 20,855 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 20,851 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 20,540 miles

full undertray fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 20,228 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear face (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 19,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 18,584 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 17,989 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 17,399 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 16,660 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,898 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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V925 GBM is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V925 GBM, 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 V925 GBM registered?

V925 GBM is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V925 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V925 GBM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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