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X289 XNG

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,447 mi
Last recorded79,447 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 XNG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 79,447 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 79,234 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 78,567 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 78,247 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 77,934 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 77,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 77,547 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 77,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 77,123 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 76,636 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 75,694 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 75,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 74,763 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 73,793 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 73,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 70,897 miles

FAULTY HAZARD SWITCH

Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,678 miles

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 4 Apr 2008 57,325 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 50,326 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 43,829 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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X289 XNG is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X289 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 X289 XNG registered?

X289 XNG is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 October 2000.

Is X289 XNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X289 XNG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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