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X701 USG

2000 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,417 mi
Last recorded74,417 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX701 USG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 74,417 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 73,523 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 73,268 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 73,087 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 66,687 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 59,220 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 55,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 55,706 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,657 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 47,657 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 40,745 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,561 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,928 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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X701 USG is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 X701 USG, 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 X701 USG registered?

X701 USG is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X701 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X701 USG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X701 USG have outstanding finance?

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