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S123 WOW

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,310 mi
Last recorded67,310 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 WOW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 67,310 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 67,240 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 67,217 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 67,208 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 66,759 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 66,262 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 65,570 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,658 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 62,210 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 62,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 57,020 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE WILL REQUIRE REPLCEMENT SOON.LIGHT LEVEL FROM FRONT SIDE LTS DIFFERENT.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 54,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

indicator / dip switch insecure

offside front wheel bearing slightly wrough when rotated

Pass 21 Dec 2009 51,846 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,238 miles

front registration plate damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2008 45,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2007 38,353 miles

floor panel fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2007 38,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

floor panel fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,707 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 32,707 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 23,783 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 23,598 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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S123 WOW is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S123 WOW, 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 S123 WOW registered?

S123 WOW is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is S123 WOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S123 WOW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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