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X846 ABN

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

25,982 mi
Last recorded25,982 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX846 ABN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 25,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 24,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 24,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bolts to steering linkage loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 22,462 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 21,224 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 19,541 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 17,907 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 17,703 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 16,489 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 16,080 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 14,871 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 14,405 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 12,204 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 11,893 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 11,893 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 11,510 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 11,252 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 10,628 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 10,106 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 8,992 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 8,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Osr tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Apr 2007 7,850 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 7,022 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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X846 ABN is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue 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 X846 ABN, 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 X846 ABN registered?

X846 ABN is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X846 ABN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X846 ABN 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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