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W878 XKK

2000 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,642 mi
Last recorded39,642 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 XKK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 39,642 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 38,652 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 37,587 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 36,301 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 35,393 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 34,219 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 33,244 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 33,241 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 31,327 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 29,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 27,699 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 26,065 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 24,678 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,836 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,557 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,570 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 19,680 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,611 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,527 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 16,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W878 XKK is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W878 XKK, 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 W878 XKK registered?

W878 XKK is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 March 2000.

Is W878 XKK safe to buy?

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