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W16 OLC

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,842 mi
Last recorded32,842 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 OLC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 32,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 32,289 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 31,505 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 30,949 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 30,048 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 30,001 miles

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

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

Pass 31 Jul 2018 29,675 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 29,424 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 29,149 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 29,105 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 28,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 27,931 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,963 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,082 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,316 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 24,269 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 23,335 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,549 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 21,532 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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 20,699 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 18,631 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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W16 OLC is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W16 OLC, 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 W16 OLC registered?

W16 OLC is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W16 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W16 OLC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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