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X648 XPW

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,403 mi
Last recorded56,403 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX648 XPW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 56,403 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 56,013 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 55,995 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 55,995 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,836 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,226 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,700 miles

Full under body cover fitted not allowing full vehicle inspection.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 52,327 miles

Full under body tray fitted not allowing full vehicle inspection.

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 52,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Full under body tray fitted not allowing full vehicle inspection.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,709 miles

Strong smell of fuel. No leak found.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,062 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 48,062 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 46,302 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 42,404 miles

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

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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X648 XPW is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X648 XPW, 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 X648 XPW registered?

X648 XPW is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 November 2000.

Is X648 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X648 XPW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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