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X595 WGR

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,659 mi
Last recorded144,659 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX595 WGR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 144,659 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 144,656 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 143,383 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 143,383 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 142,565 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

modified vehicle

Fail 21 Sep 2020 142,357 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 142,005 miles

MOT for race car series

Pass 22 Oct 2018 140,690 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 139,202 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2016 138,306 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 137,560 miles

Front FRONT TYRE WEAR ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 19 Sep 2014 135,519 miles

4 point seat belts fitted

undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Sep 2013 129,508 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 129,508 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 125,673 miles

f/n/s tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Sep 2011 118,139 miles

slight play in n,s rack

Pass 13 Sep 2010 111,429 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 99,435 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 84,821 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,985 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 53,373 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 50,141 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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X595 WGR is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver 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 X595 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X595 WGR registered?

X595 WGR is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is X595 WGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X595 WGR 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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