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W431 XGH

2000 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

52,144 mi
Last recorded52,144 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 XGH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 52,144 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 52,144 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,927 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 51,927 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,506 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 51,503 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,769 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 50,769 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 49,779 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 49,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 48,243 miles

Steering rack gaiters starting to perish.

Very slight play to O/S/F suspension, possible play in top ball joint.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 46,755 miles

head lamp switch tempermentel and aim on lowest seting

Pass 24 Oct 2008 43,948 miles

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

covers fitted under car

Fail 17 Oct 2008 43,944 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

covers fitted under car

n/s/r brake rubbing

Fail 13 May 2008 40,847 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

covers fitted under car

n/s/r susp rod twisted

n/s/r tyre 3 mm

Pass 13 May 2008 40,847 miles

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

covers fitted under car

n/s/r susp rod twisted

n/s/r tyre 3 mm

Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,423 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

wiper smeary

Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,600 miles
Pass 8 May 2005 24,694 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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W431 XGH is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W431 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.

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What year was W431 XGH registered?

W431 XGH is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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