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X848 AHY

2000 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,103 mi
Last recorded78,103 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX848 AHY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 78,103 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 77,737 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 77,315 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,748 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 76,482 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,201 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 76,198 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 75,905 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 75,458 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 74,962 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016
Pass 14 Nov 2015 73,962 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 73,962 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 73,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2013 73,495 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 73,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,789 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 71,993 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 70,712 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 68,862 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 65,647 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 61,120 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 61,120 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 55,607 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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X848 AHY is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X848 AHY, 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 X848 AHY registered?

X848 AHY is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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