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X277 BPA

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,215 mi
Last recorded33,215 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX277 BPA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 33,215 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 32,800 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 32,193 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 31,897 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 31,488 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 30,804 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 30,179 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 28,982 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 27,736 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 26,621 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 26,578 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 26,393 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 26,293 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 25,765 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 25,532 miles

no suppliers name on number plates

Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,020 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 25,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,454 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 23,494 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,587 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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X277 BPA is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 X277 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 X277 BPA registered?

X277 BPA is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X277 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X277 BPA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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