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X286 XNG

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,301 mi
Last recorded67,301 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX286 XNG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 67,301 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 67,199 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 63,150 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 59,773 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 58,546 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 56,748 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 55,437 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 55,437 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 55,431 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 53,460 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 53,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 50,029 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 44,356 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 44,355 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

coolant leak

Pass 21 Jun 2016 40,051 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 40,051 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,155 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 37,155 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 32,828 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 32,827 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Pass 28 May 2013 28,881 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 28,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 23,254 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 20,755 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 17,848 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 17,848 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 May 2009 13,208 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 12,191 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 9,370 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 4,546 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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X286 XNG is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X286 XNG, 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 X286 XNG registered?

X286 XNG is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 November 2000.

Is X286 XNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X286 XNG shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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