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X638 EGP

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,192 mi
Last recorded68,192 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX638 EGP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 68,192 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 68,192 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 66,905 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 66,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 66,233 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 65,218 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 64,154 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 64,143 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2015 63,488 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,741 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 62,741 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2013 61,988 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 61,115 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 61,115 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,935 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2011

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,565 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 54,902 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 49,790 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 41,403 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X638 EGP is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X638 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X638 EGP registered?

X638 EGP is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 October 2000.

Is X638 EGP safe to buy?

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