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W139 XJA

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,418 mi
Last recorded34,418 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW139 XJA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 34,418 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 34,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 34,362 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,232 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,889 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 33,876 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside rear shock absorber weeping

Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,182 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Surface corrosion to inner faces of both rear brake discs

Pass 6 Jul 2007 31,991 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to all four brake disc inner braking surfaces

Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,477 miles

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

surface corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear brake disc inner braking surface

Pass 7 Jul 2005 27,277 miles

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

Surface cut to nearside front tyre sidewall

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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W139 XJA is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W139 XJA, 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 W139 XJA registered?

W139 XJA is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W139 XJA safe to buy?

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