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X992 NAR

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,804 mi
Last recorded46,804 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX992 NAR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 46,804 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 46,463 miles

odometer not working

Fail 15 Jul 2016 46,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 46,463 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 46,614 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,472 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,888 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,211 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,406 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 37,406 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 33,980 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 31,494 miles

chip in front windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2006 29,332 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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X992 NAR is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 X992 NAR, 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 X992 NAR?

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What year was X992 NAR registered?

X992 NAR is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 November 2000.

Is X992 NAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X992 NAR shows 14 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.

Does X992 NAR have outstanding finance?

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