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W162 SNT

2000 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

56,030 mi
Last recorded56,030 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 SNT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 56,030 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 55,227 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 53,953 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 52,520 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 52,516 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 51,626 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 50,517 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 50,507 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 50,023 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 49,991 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 49,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil looks to have been cleaned/wiped (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil looks to have been cleaned/wiped (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil looks to have been cleaned/wiped (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under-trays fitted, very difficult to check some components

Fail 7 Oct 2016 49,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no motor noise (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under-trays fitted, very difficult to check some components

Pass 14 Oct 2015 49,161 miles

both front tyres have cracks

Fail 10 Oct 2015 49,161 miles

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres have cracks

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,948 miles

age related cracking to nearside and offside front tyres within tread.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 39,389 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 39,377 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 33,276 miles

225/45ZR16 DONLOP SP SPORT 9000

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 33,252 miles

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)

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

225/45ZR16 DONLOP SP SPORT 9000

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 23,919 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 23,895 miles

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)

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

Advise osr tyre has puncture

Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,147 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 22,049 miles

Unable to check components underneath due to covers.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 21,494 miles

unable to check brake pipes due to shield covering floorpan

Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,215 miles

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

Unable to check brake pipes due to cover underneath veichle.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 19,816 miles

Crack on screen Borderline

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 18,379 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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W162 SNT is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 W162 SNT, 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 W162 SNT registered?

W162 SNT is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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