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W106 ULB

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,357 mi
Last recorded18,357 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW106 ULB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 18,357 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 18,294 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 18,167 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 18,077 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 17,988 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 17,935 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 17,861 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 17,804 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 17,667 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 17,346 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 17,224 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 17,034 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 17,001 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 16,896 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 16,894 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)

car running hot

Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,707 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 16,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 16,488 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 16,487 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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres very near wear bars

Pass 12 Feb 2009 16,295 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 16,212 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 15,869 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 15,274 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 15,273 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)

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

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

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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W106 ULB is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W106 ULB, 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 W106 ULB?

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What year was W106 ULB registered?

W106 ULB is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W106 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W106 ULB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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