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X42 NNO

2000 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,364 mi
Last recorded18,364 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 NNO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 18,364 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim slightly bent. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 18,080 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 17,990 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 17,847 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 17,468 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Small split on end of rubber. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 17,295 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 17,241 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 17,082 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 16,834 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 16,558 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 16,471 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 16,175 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 15,823 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 15,191 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,627 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2010 13,819 miles

Body undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,295 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,983 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,955 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 9,884 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 9,013 miles

underside inspection very limited due to plastic panels fitted,

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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X42 NNO is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X42 NNO, 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 X42 NNO registered?

X42 NNO is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X42 NNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X42 NNO shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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