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W507 XGP

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,348 mi
Last recorded54,348 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW507 XGP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,348 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 52,236 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 50,585 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 48,527 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW REAR BRAKE PADS WORN TO EXCESS AND NEARSIDE REAR WHELL BEARING NOISEY

Pass 22 Oct 2009 45,672 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 45,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN TO EXCESS ADVISE CHANGING A.S.A.P

Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,521 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 40,397 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 35,154 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,253 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 30,253 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play in steering rack.

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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W507 XGP is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W507 XGP, 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 W507 XGP registered?

W507 XGP is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W507 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W507 XGP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W507 XGP have outstanding finance?

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