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W177 RCG

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

27,169 mi
Last recorded27,169 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW177 RCG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 27,169 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 26,100 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 26,005 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 25,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Small cut noticed in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 25,541 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 24,690 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 24,417 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 24,147 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 23,776 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 23,724 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 23,191 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 22,949 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 22,810 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 22,498 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,277 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 21,659 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 21,097 miles

Slight buckle to near side rear inner wheel rim

Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,533 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 19,083 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 19,083 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 18,142 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 17,568 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 16,842 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 16,776 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 15,232 miles

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

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

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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W177 RCG is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 W177 RCG, 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 W177 RCG registered?

W177 RCG is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W177 RCG safe to buy?

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