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X597 WGR

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

32,745 mi
Last recorded32,745 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 WGR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 32,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 32,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 32,259 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 31,468 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 30,651 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 29,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 28,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 28,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 26,190 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 25,657 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 23,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 12 Mar 2016 23,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,328 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,285 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 23,141 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail pipe deteriated

Pass 9 Mar 2012 23,063 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,901 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 22,557 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,061 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 21,838 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,838 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,610 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 18,596 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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X597 WGR is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 X597 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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What year was X597 WGR registered?

X597 WGR is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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