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W10 OEE

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,172 mi
Last recorded114,172 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW10 OEE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 114,172 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 113,643 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 111,572 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 108,378 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 107,856 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 103,455 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 102,948 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 102,365 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 101,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 99,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 95,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 94,386 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 94,386 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 89,549 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 87,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 86,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper poor

Pass 23 Feb 2011 85,373 miles

both rear top and bottom shock mountings slightly deteriorated

nsf top and bottom shock mountings slightly deteriorated

slight play in os inner steering rack joint

Pass 24 Feb 2010 79,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Feb 2010 79,379 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 70,599 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 63,341 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 57,874 miles

both inner driveshaft gaiters leaking grease

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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W10 OEE is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W10 OEE, 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 W10 OEE registered?

W10 OEE is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W10 OEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W10 OEE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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