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W183 PPD

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,445 mi
Last recorded48,445 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW183 PPD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 48,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 46,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( at rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 45,494 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( at rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 42,171 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 41,051 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 40,430 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 39,662 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 38,682 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 37,331 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 36,262 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 35,404 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,360 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 31,134 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 23,967 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 23,967 miles

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

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

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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W183 PPD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W183 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 W183 PPD registered?

W183 PPD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W183 PPD safe to buy?

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