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W234 JNB

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,573 mi
Last recorded53,573 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 JNB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 53,573 miles

Offside Front Inner spot light is not working on main beam.

Pass 26 Apr 2025 52,527 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 51,624 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 51,281 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 50,363 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 48,760 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 47,640 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 46,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 45,323 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 42,515 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 41,299 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 40,008 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 38,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 36,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Jan 2013 36,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Jan 2012 32,117 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,194 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 30,191 miles

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)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 30,049 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 30,049 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,476 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 25,583 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 24,084 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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W234 JNB is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W234 JNB, 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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W234 JNB is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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