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X616 EGP

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

27,774 mi
Last recorded27,774 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX616 EGP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 27,774 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 27,544 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 27,487 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 27,239 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 26,946 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 26,676 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 26,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 26,162 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 26,162 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 25,991 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 25,551 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,102 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 24,695 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 24,291 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 23,578 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 23,107 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 23,107 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,429 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,925 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,509 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 21,049 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 20,481 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,007 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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X616 EGP is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X616 EGP, 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 X616 EGP registered?

X616 EGP is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X616 EGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X616 EGP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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