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X66 GGS

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,357 mi
Last recorded52,357 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX66 GGS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 52,357 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 52,009 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 51,726 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 51,691 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 51,408 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 51,089 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 50,976 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,595 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 50,046 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 49,640 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 49,091 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 46,625 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,699 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 45,678 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,333 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 42,783 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,569 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,356 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 39,356 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 37,514 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 37,514 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 34,092 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 30,041 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 GGS is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GGS, 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 X66 GGS registered?

X66 GGS is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X66 GGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X66 GGS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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