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X877 ARX

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,609 mi
Last recorded19,609 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX877 ARX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 19,609 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 18,816 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,891 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 17,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 16,673 miles

difficult to inspect under-side of vehilce due to full underbody shields

Pass 7 Nov 2006 15,394 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 10,671 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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X877 ARX is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X877 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 X877 ARX registered?

X877 ARX is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X877 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X877 ARX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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