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W108 PSF

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,014 mi
Last recorded65,014 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW108 PSF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 65,014 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 64,807 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 63,765 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 60,724 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 58,053 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 54,954 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 53,885 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 53,505 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 53,460 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 52,482 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 51,936 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 49,705 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 48,888 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 48,456 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 46,175 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,184 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,661 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 37,677 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 35,020 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 35,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in tyre

Fail 4 May 2006 34,991 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nail in tyre

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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W108 PSF is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W108 PSF, 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 W108 PSF registered?

W108 PSF is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W108 PSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W108 PSF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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