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X339 ETO

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,903 mi
Last recorded108,903 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX339 ETO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 108,903 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 108,379 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 108,026 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 106,465 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 106,443 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp not working all of them (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 105,546 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 104,661 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 104,576 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 103,590 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 103,359 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 102,812 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S+O/S (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak filter or filter housing

Re route Hand Brake Cable

Pass 4 Feb 2016 101,623 miles

Nearside Front Mud Flap Insecure

Oil Leak (Around Oil Filter)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Reroute Electrical Cables By Parking Brake Cables

Pass 26 Jan 2015 101,206 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 100,245 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sltght play in n/s rack end

Pass 3 Jan 2013 98,582 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 98,582 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 95,901 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 94,061 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 83,093 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 65,479 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,140 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,477 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 40,235 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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X339 ETO is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X339 ETO, 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 X339 ETO registered?

X339 ETO is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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