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W129 PPD

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,129 mi
Last recorded78,129 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 PPD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 78,129 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 75,911 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 74,254 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 72,996 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 70,491 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,481 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 66,792 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 64,319 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 63,561 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 62,547 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 61,392 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 59,703 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 58,051 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 55,696 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,947 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,576 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 54,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 53,898 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 53,884 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,245 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 41,960 miles

Damage at nearside of windscreen,

Slight play at nearside inner steering rack,

Pass 14 Feb 2006 29,997 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 29,997 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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W129 PPD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W129 PPD, 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 W129 PPD registered?

W129 PPD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W129 PPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W129 PPD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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