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W234 PEU

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

31,731 mi
Last recorded31,731 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 PEU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 31,731 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 31,581 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 31,462 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 31,336 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 31,079 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 30,861 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 30,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 30,702 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 30,553 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 30,293 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 29,634 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 29,162 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 May 2015 28,480 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,233 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 28,103 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,496 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,870 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,039 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,197 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 25,197 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,023 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

T.R.E gaiters split

Fail 22 Feb 2008 24,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

T.R.E gaiters split

Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,776 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 21,473 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 21,452 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PEU is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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