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X843 ERA

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,210 mi
Last recorded29,210 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX843 ERA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Nov 2019 29,210 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 28,828 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 27,545 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 26,859 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 26,025 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 25,194 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 24,140 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 23,267 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 21,603 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 19,737 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 17,843 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 16,125 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 14,421 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 12,637 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 10,590 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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X843 ERA is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X843 ERA, 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 X843 ERA registered?

X843 ERA is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X843 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X843 ERA shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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