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W247 RPD

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,790 mi
Last recorded62,790 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 RPD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 62,790 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 62,332 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 62,214 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 62,214 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle getting too hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 62,050 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 62,049 miles

Emissions not tested test abandoned vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 61,616 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 61,616 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 60,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,476 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 59,977 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,053 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 59,043 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,953 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 55,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,761 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 52,760 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 51,269 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 48,296 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 45,369 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

reduced effort from offside hand brake

Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,369 miles

reduced effort from offside hand brake

Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,191 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,585 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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W247 RPD 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 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W247 RPD, 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 W247 RPD registered?

W247 RPD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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