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W242 PEU

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,102 mi
Last recorded18,102 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 PEU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 18,102 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 17,427 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 16,872 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 16,834 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 16,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer track control joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer track control joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 16,727 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 16,572 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 16,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Front tyres 21 years old

Pass 17 Jul 2019 16,241 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 15,797 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 15,273 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 14,637 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 13,797 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 13,267 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

lhf fog lamp cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2013 12,533 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 12,040 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 11,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 10,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front driving light lens cracked.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 10,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front driving light lens cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2009 9,994 miles

near side front driving light lens cracked

Fail 22 Feb 2008 9,844 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 9,844 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 9,717 miles

Crack lens on nsf driving light.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 9,461 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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W242 PEU is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W242 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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What year was W242 PEU registered?

W242 PEU is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W242 PEU safe to buy?

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