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W228 TFP

2000 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,599 mi
Last recorded6,599 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 TFP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 6,599 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 5,732 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 3,533 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 1,576 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 2,080 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 480 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 31,758 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 31,528 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 31,166 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 31,102 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 30,898 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,323 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,121 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 30,121 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,681 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,211 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 29,211 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,142 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2008 26,942 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 25,945 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 25,176 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 23,958 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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W228 TFP is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W228 TFP, 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 W228 TFP registered?

W228 TFP is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W228 TFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W228 TFP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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