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X587 BTT

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,575 mi
Last recorded22,575 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX587 BTT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

bonnet catch / fitment not engaging correctly @ front!

both front brake discs deteriorating!!

both rear brake discs in poor condition!

Fail 24 Feb 2011 22,573 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

bonnet catch / fitment not engaging correctly @ front!

both front brake discs deteriorating!!

both rear brake discs in poor condition!

Pass 2 Nov 2009 20,479 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,696 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,647 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 12,508 miles

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

unable to check underside of vechile due to covers covering a lot of items.

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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X587 BTT is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X587 BTT, 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 X587 BTT registered?

X587 BTT is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X587 BTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X587 BTT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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