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X387 XCL

2000 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,247 mi
Last recorded37,247 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX387 XCL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 37,247 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 37,187 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 36,948 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 36,938 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 36,529 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 36,328 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 36,166 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 35,511 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 34,609 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 34,609 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 34,396 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 34,112 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded n/s o/s front + rear slightly (2.4.C.1b)

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Pass 16 Feb 2015 33,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight binding n/s front brake

Pass 7 Feb 2014 33,322 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2014 33,321 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight exhaust blow rear section

Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,577 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Fail 14 Feb 2013 32,577 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Pass 3 Feb 2012 32,102 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s o/s rear inner brake discs becoming excessively pitted/corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2012 32,102 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s o/s rear inner brake discs becoming excessively pitted/corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s o/s front headlamp aims becoming dull + reflecters worn

n/s o/s rear inner brake discs excessively pitted/corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2011 30,927 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s o/s front headlamp aims becoming dull + reflecters worn

n/s o/s rear inner brake discs excessively pitted/corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,926 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,532 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 26,591 miles

All front suspension bushes are deteriorated

All rear suspension bushes are deteriorated

All shocks and coil spring s on vehicle are corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension units are corroded

Front wiper is smearing badly

Rear brake discs are corroded

Rear suspension units are corroded

Strong smell of fuel at time test but no leak found recommend full fuel system check

Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,028 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 23,923 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 22,641 miles

smell of petrol inside car!

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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X387 XCL is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 X387 XCL, 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 X387 XCL registered?

X387 XCL is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X387 XCL safe to buy?

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