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W158 GBT

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,694 mi
Last recorded38,694 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 GBT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 38,694 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 38,060 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 36,954 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 36,931 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 36,929 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 36,849 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 36,020 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 35,381 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 34,577 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 33,791 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,995 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 31,162 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 29,421 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,605 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 27,466 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 27,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,353 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 26,350 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2009 24,651 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 21,241 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 14,735 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 10,939 miles

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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W158 GBT is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W158 GBT, 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 W158 GBT registered?

W158 GBT is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W158 GBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W158 GBT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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