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W204 RAA

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

20,732 mi
Last recorded20,732 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW204 RAA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 20,732 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 20,622 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 20,401 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 20,401 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle getting too hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 20,079 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 19,788 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 19,613 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 19,462 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 19,251 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 18,692 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 18,508 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 18,327 miles

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 17,894 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2014 17,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 17,574 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 17,369 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 15,906 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 14,290 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 12,047 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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W204 RAA is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W204 RAA, 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 W204 RAA registered?

W204 RAA is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W204 RAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W204 RAA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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