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W211 RAA

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

26,019 mi
Last recorded26,019 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW211 RAA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 26,019 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 26,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 25,776 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 25,200 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 24,827 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 24,827 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Completely separated (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Completely separated (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2021 24,486 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 24,116 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 24,089 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 23,842 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 23,842 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 23,684 miles

both main beam lamps cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2016 23,359 miles

Both front main beam lamps cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2015 23,034 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 22,610 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 22,610 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,191 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak from engine area.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 21,644 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 20,669 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

undertray covering complete underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,841 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

wiper blade smearing screen slightly.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 19,841 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

wiper blade smearing screen slightly.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 18,945 miles

both track rod end boots split

Pass 17 Aug 2007 17,685 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 16,565 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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W211 RAA is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W211 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.

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What year was W211 RAA registered?

W211 RAA is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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