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X252 BPA

2000 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

221,419 mi
Last recorded221,419 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX252 BPA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 221,419 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 219,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 217,312 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 217,312 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 209,693 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 209,691 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 200,443 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 188,049 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 188,049 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 174,922 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 160,231 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 160,225 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 148,857 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 134,987 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 119,303 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 106,295 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 89,067 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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X252 BPA is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X252 BPA, 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 X252 BPA registered?

X252 BPA is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X252 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X252 BPA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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