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X645 EGP

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,013 mi
Last recorded54,013 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX645 EGP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 54,013 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 53,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 53,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various braking and steering components corroded.

Fail 6 Oct 2021 53,868 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various braking and steering components corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2019 53,627 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 25 Jun 2019 53,627 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative switch sticks (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2018 48,295 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 48,027 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

scratches in windscreen

Fail 7 Sep 2016 46,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

scratches in windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2015 45,330 miles

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

both headlamps very badly corroded.

slight wear at o/s of steering rack.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 45,330 miles

both headlamps very badly corroded.

slight wear at o/s of steering rack.

Pass 23 May 2014 44,057 miles

hazard switch hard to operate

rear pads 50% worn approx

slight play in offside steering arm

tyre size front 185/55/15

tyre size rear 205/50/16

Fail 23 May 2014 44,057 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hazard switch hard to operate

rear pads 50% worn approx

slight play in offside steering arm

tyre size front 185/55/15

tyre size rear 205/50/16

Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,121 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 41,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,025 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,344 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 28,300 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,300 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 20,368 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 18,320 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 16,344 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 16,344 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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X645 EGP is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X645 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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X645 EGP is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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