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W168 PPD

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,648 mi
Last recorded63,648 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 PPD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,648 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,432 miles

Underside of vehicle completely covered by undertrays

Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,868 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 62,073 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 59,569 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,299 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 58,244 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,838 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2010 54,126 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 50,863 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 44,856 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 38,418 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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W168 PPD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W168 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.

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What year was W168 PPD registered?

W168 PPD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W168 PPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W168 PPD shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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