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W182 RPD

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,123 mi
Last recorded34,123 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW182 RPD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 34,123 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 33,501 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 32,701 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 31,910 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 31,817 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 31,728 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 31,102 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 30,462 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 30,113 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 29,121 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 28,546 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 27,830 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 27,223 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 26,680 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2012 26,680 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2011 24,774 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 22,467 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 21,257 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 20,663 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,424 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 16,932 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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W182 RPD 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 95.2%.

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 W182 RPD, 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 W182 RPD registered?

W182 RPD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is W182 RPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W182 RPD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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