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X102 AAE

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,066 mi
Last recorded59,066 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX102 AAE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 59,066 miles

Nearside seat and belt missing at time ftest

chips in screen

Fail 19 Aug 2019 59,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside seat and belt missing at time ftest

chips in screen

Pass 17 Jul 2018 58,584 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 58,270 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,747 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 57,651 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part contacting wheel on lock (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,922 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,986 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 55,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 55,347 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,462 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,388 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,284 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 51,284 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,374 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,187 miles

Emissions were difficult to attain.

Front brakes are at the maximum of out of ballance.

Front registration plate should be mounted verticaly.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 42,628 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 39,558 miles

Brake performance is reduced compared to normal, standard vehicle.

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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X102 AAE is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X102 AAE, 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

How do I check the history of X102 AAE?

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What year was X102 AAE registered?

X102 AAE is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X102 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X102 AAE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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