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W414 XGH

2000 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,405 mi
Last recorded41,405 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW414 XGH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 41,405 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 41,364 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 41,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 31 May 2024 41,219 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 13 Oct 2022 41,034 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Reversing light not working

Fail 11 Oct 2022 41,014 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing light not working

Pass 25 Aug 2021 40,277 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 39,950 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 38,449 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 36,661 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 33,446 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,021 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,788 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 23,602 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 23,591 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,618 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 14,012 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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W414 XGH is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W414 XGH, 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 W414 XGH registered?

W414 XGH is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W414 XGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W414 XGH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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