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W243 JNB

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

14,405 mi
Last recorded14,405 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 JNB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 14,405 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 14,370 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 14,213 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 14,209 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 13,919 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 13,880 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 13,820 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 13,762 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 13,760 miles

Stop lamp not working ALL. (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 13,735 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 13,609 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 13,609 miles

Stop lamp not working all, switch sticking (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 13,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 13,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 13,250 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 12,532 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 11,237 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 10,794 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2009 9,791 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 9,771 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 9,383 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 8,086 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 6,401 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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W243 JNB is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue 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 W243 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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What year was W243 JNB registered?

W243 JNB is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W243 JNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W243 JNB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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