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W116 TPW

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,859 mi
Last recorded44,859 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 TPW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 44,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 43,839 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 43,154 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 43,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 41,872 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 41,555 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 41,517 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 41,020 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 40,543 miles

Nearside Rear park brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all brake discs corroded [lack of use]

Pass 29 Aug 2017 39,831 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to metal components due to age and lack of use

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,198 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,555 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,221 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 37,216 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,078 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 36,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 34,667 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,439 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,923 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,646 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2009 30,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,509 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,242 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 22,338 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 22,338 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W116 TPW is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W116 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 W116 TPW registered?

W116 TPW is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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