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X881 ABN

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,119 mi
Last recorded51,119 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX881 ABN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 51,119 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 49,800 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 47,819 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 47,687 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 47,687 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2016 47,022 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Undertrays fitted across underneath of vehicle obscureing view of components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 46,829 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 46,829 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 45,914 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,787 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 45,787 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,193 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,004 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 42,003 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,506 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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X881 ABN is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X881 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X881 ABN?

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What year was X881 ABN registered?

X881 ABN is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X881 ABN safe to buy?

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