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W799 XJE

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

129,970 mi
Last recorded129,970 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW799 XJE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 129,970 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 122,676 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 115,455 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 108,524 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2021 101,178 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low/feathered tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2020 94,445 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 87,784 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 80,167 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,182 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 62,976 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 56,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 50,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,050 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Fail 29 Jul 2013 45,047 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,623 miles

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

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

noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy, advise change

Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,852 miles

All coil springs corroading.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,238 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wheel bearing noise o/s/r ?

Pass 30 Jul 2009 29,442 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,654 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,780 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 23,305 miles

Front brake pads are getting low

Vehicle has undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2005 20,817 miles

Front and rear brake pads are more than half worn

Rear brake discs have corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2005 20,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front and rear brake pads are more than half worn

Rear brake discs have corrosion

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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W799 XJE is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W799 XJE, 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 W799 XJE registered?

W799 XJE is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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