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X267 BPA

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,996 mi
Last recorded60,996 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX267 BPA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 60,996 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,698 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 55,277 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,116 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 55,111 miles

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,775 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside seat body cracked n/s

Fail 30 Sep 2016 54,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside seat body cracked n/s

Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,593 miles

Child seat fitted in nearside seat

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,369 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 54,178 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 54,178 miles

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,512 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 53,511 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,008 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 45,876 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 41,499 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 37,318 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,070 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 27,330 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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X267 BPA is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X267 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 X267 BPA registered?

X267 BPA is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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