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X66 APR

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

31,902 mi
Last recorded31,902 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX66 APR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 31,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 31,597 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 31,275 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 30,869 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 30,500 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 30,160 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 29,678 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 29,165 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 28,031 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 27,794 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,248 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 26,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 25,626 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,917 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 24,085 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 24,085 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 23,178 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 22,031 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 20,171 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 17,990 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 15,855 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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X66 APR is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 X66 APR, 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 X66 APR registered?

X66 APR is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X66 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X66 APR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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