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S160 CWJ

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

22,945 mi
Last recorded22,945 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 CWJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 22,945 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 22,925 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Steering locking device ineffective tie rod (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2025 21,387 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 21,178 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2023 20,287 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 19,623 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 18,530 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 17,706 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 17,508 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 17,144 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 16,976 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 16,527 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,395 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 16,192 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 15,818 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 15,288 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 15,058 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 14,525 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 13,571 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 12,809 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 11,755 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 10,729 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 8,792 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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S160 CWJ is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S160 CWJ, 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 S160 CWJ registered?

S160 CWJ is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is S160 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S160 CWJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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