MOT Status
ValidMileage
101,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Full sill covers fitted
Underbody panels fitted
Underbody panel fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Underbody panel fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s seat slightly loose
slight water damage to front number plate
small stonechips in windscreen
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight water damage to front number plate
see last advice sheet test no.771687597278
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both front tyres worn on edges and low
both rear tyres unevenly worn
front pads wearing low
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X863 ARX is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 X863 ARX, 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 X863 ARX registered?
X863 ARX is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 October 2000.
Is X863 ARX safe to buy?
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