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V935 PTW

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

71,836 mi
Last recorded71,836 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV935 PTW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 71,836 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 71,400 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 70,947 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 70,501 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2022 69,824 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 68,575 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 68,575 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 66,363 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,815 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,469 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 62,469 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 60,829 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 60,829 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,907 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,870 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,900 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,116 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,396 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 49,132 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,191 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 40,776 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,776 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,654 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 32,610 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,699 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,340 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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V935 PTW is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V935 PTW, 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

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What year was V935 PTW registered?

V935 PTW is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V935 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V935 PTW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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