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X399 XCL

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

55,904 mi
Last recorded55,904 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX399 XCL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 55,904 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 55,894 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2025 54,749 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 54,100 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 53,563 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 53,522 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 53,044 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 52,490 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 51,963 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 51,163 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2018 50,210 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2017 49,517 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2016 48,860 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2016 48,860 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2015 48,356 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 47,563 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 46,609 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 45,525 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 44,342 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,925 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 42,853 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,434 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Oct 2007 40,127 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,519 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 34,212 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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X399 XCL is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X399 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 X399 XCL registered?

X399 XCL is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X399 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X399 XCL shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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