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W179 PPD

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,898 mi
Last recorded19,898 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 PPD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 19,898 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 19,832 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake excessively binding All four wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 19,797 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 19,661 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end locking nut undone

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 19,575 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 19,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 19,445 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 19,339 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 19,072 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 17,531 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 15,192 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 13,391 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 11,702 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 11,702 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2014 11,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 11,366 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 10,746 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2012 10,437 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 10,334 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 10,201 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 9,860 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 9,567 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 9,221 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 8,639 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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W179 PPD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W179 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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W179 PPD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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