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X214 XLJ

2000 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,352 mi
Last recorded81,352 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX214 XLJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 81,352 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 79,018 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,126 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 75,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,328 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 67,328 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant level low

front wiper poor

Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,251 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 63,694 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 63,694 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 58,596 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 55,123 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 52,191 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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X214 XLJ is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X214 XLJ, 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 X214 XLJ registered?

X214 XLJ is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X214 XLJ safe to buy?

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