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W201 WFP

2000 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,975 mi
Last recorded69,975 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 WFP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 69,975 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 64,662 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,875 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,089 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,326 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 62,326 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,384 miles

Front tyres slightley worn on inside edges

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,151 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGSE

Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,647 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 57,150 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 54,864 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,174 miles

Front 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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W201 WFP is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W201 WFP, 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 W201 WFP registered?

W201 WFP is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W201 WFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W201 WFP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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