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W191 PEU

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

76,021 mi
Last recorded76,021 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW191 PEU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 76,021 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 74,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 73,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 72,824 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 72,824 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 72,550 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 72,550 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 72,458 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 72,430 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 72,391 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 72,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,203 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,106 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 72,106 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 72,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 72,050 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,868 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,037 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,917 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,981 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,646 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Apr 2010 50,641 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,676 miles

nearside front ball joint gaitor split

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,278 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,475 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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W191 PEU is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W191 PEU, 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 W191 PEU registered?

W191 PEU is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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