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X636 FPO

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,215 mi
Last recorded55,215 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX636 FPO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 55,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 55,193 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 55,001 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 54,268 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 53,906 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 53,900 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 53,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,048 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,457 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 51,125 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 50,858 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 50,470 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 49,696 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 49,097 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,439 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 46,956 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 45,809 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 44,158 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 42,609 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 42,609 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,993 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,971 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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X636 FPO is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X636 FPO, 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

How do I check the history of X636 FPO?

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What year was X636 FPO registered?

X636 FPO is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X636 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X636 FPO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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