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X673 NUA

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

27,936 mi
Last recorded27,936 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX673 NUA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 27,936 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 27,848 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 27,760 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 27,745 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 27,692 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard cat missing (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 27,655 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 27,563 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 27,466 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 27,220 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 26,907 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,680 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 26,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,195 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,846 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 25,249 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,179 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,992 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,909 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 20,390 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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X673 NUA is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 X673 NUA, 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 X673 NUA registered?

X673 NUA is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X673 NUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X673 NUA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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