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W389 NTX

2000 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,629 mi
Last recorded21,629 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW389 NTX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 21,629 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 15,402 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 14,384 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 13,673 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 13,345 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 12,200 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 11,217 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 10,997 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 10,765 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2015 10,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2015 10,438 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 10,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 9,917 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 8,718 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 7,352 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 5,025 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 3,128 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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W389 NTX is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Green 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 W389 NTX, 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 W389 NTX registered?

W389 NTX is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W389 NTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W389 NTX 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.

Does W389 NTX have outstanding finance?

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