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X391 XCL

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,915 mi
Last recorded48,915 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX391 XCL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 48,915 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 47,829 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 47,750 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 47,530 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 47,459 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 47,136 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 46,997 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 46,566 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,326 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,650 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,974 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 44,507 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2013 44,056 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 44,055 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,017 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 44,017 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,167 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,498 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 39,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,039 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,913 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 36,913 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack arms n/s and o/s.

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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X391 XCL is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 X391 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X391 XCL registered?

X391 XCL is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X391 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X391 XCL shows 22 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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