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W112 TPW

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,479 mi
Last recorded70,479 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW112 TPW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,479 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 69,048 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 69,048 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing missing post code and bsa code (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate missing missing post code and bsa code (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 66,806 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 66,797 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,083 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 62,079 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,333 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,954 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,380 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 424,224 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 42,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,701 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,837 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 33,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 29,290 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 29,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W112 TPW is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W112 TPW, 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 W112 TPW registered?

W112 TPW is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W112 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W112 TPW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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