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W229 BAC

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

14,812 mi
Last recorded14,812 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 BAC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 14,812 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 14,808 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 14,762 miles

Emissions unable to be completed High lambda reading could damage filters in machine. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 14,748 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 14,715 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 14,710 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 14,675 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 14,643 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 14,630 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 14,603 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 14,566 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 14,534 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 14,503 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 14,431 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 14,403 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 14,258 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 14,192 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 14,032 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 13,747 miles

Front driving lights not working n/s or o/s

Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,215 miles

front fog lamps inop

nearside rear exhaust mounting rubber's deteriorated but not resulting in the exhaust hanging loose

Pass 14 Aug 2006 11,975 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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W229 BAC is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 W229 BAC, 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 W229 BAC registered?

W229 BAC is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W229 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W229 BAC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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