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X301 VNJ

2000 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,985 mi
Last recorded86,985 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX301 VNJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 86,985 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 86,853 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 85,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,311 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 83,417 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 83,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 81,531 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 81,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

damage to offside sill cover

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 78,903 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 74,513 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 68,592 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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X301 VNJ is a 2000 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X301 VNJ, 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 X301 VNJ registered?

X301 VNJ is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 October 2000.

Is X301 VNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X301 VNJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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