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X594 WGR

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

79,011 mi
Last recorded79,011 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX594 WGR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 79,011 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Fail 19 Jul 2024 79,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted hitting wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted hitting wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 27 Jul 2023 75,722 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 71,925 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Fail 26 May 2022 71,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cut (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 10 Jun 2021 66,267 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 66,266 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 61,943 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 61,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 60,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 60,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 59,787 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,964 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 57,964 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,240 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 56,236 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 50,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2013 50,642 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 45,816 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 45,814 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,499 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 40,045 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 40,044 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 36,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 33,425 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 29,643 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 23,164 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 23,164 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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X594 WGR is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 X594 WGR, 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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X594 WGR is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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