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X756 VAY

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,102 mi
Last recorded24,102 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX756 VAY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 24,102 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 24,058 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2023 24,020 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 24,006 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 23,975 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side front coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 23,951 miles

Offside Front slight noise from bearing, rough

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 23,918 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 23,886 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 23,886 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 23,788 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 23,451 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 23,156 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 22,947 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 22,699 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,403 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 22,260 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 22,260 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 21,922 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,661 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,096 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,793 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,481 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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X756 VAY is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X756 VAY, 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 X756 VAY registered?

X756 VAY is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 October 2000.

Is X756 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X756 VAY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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