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X937 XVG

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,755 mi
Last recorded70,755 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX937 XVG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 70,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 68,736 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 68,727 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 64,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 60,132 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2021 60,132 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2020 56,102 miles

Offside Front driving lamp not working

Pass 24 May 2019 52,718 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,618 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 46,910 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 46,910 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

driving lamps not working

Pass 9 May 2015 42,475 miles

All four tyre tread depths getting low & cracking slightly.

OSF driving light not working.

OSR front to rear brake pipe starting to rust & pit.

Pass 30 May 2014 36,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S driving lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper poor

Pass 1 Jun 2013 33,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2013 33,129 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 32,005 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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X937 XVG is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red 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 X937 XVG, 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 X937 XVG registered?

X937 XVG is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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