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X997 NAR

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,835 mi
Last recorded39,835 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 NAR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 39,835 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 39,566 miles

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

NSF brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2013 39,566 miles

NSF brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2012 39,322 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 36,667 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,995 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,490 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 25,539 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,481 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 19,449 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 14,900 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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X997 NAR is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X997 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 X997 NAR?

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What year was X997 NAR registered?

X997 NAR is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 November 2000.

Is X997 NAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X997 NAR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X997 NAR have outstanding finance?

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