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W254 RAA

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,126 mi
Last recorded65,126 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW254 RAA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 65,126 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 63,798 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 62,314 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 60,453 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 58,200 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 52,828 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 56,825 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 53,301 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 53,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,568 miles

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

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

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

nail in osr tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2016 48,568 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

nail in osr tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,496 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 40,875 miles

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 15 May 2013 37,977 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 37,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 37,258 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 35,470 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,231 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 32,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 28,600 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 27,420 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 24,321 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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W254 RAA is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W254 RAA, 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 W254 RAA registered?

W254 RAA is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 May 2000.

Is W254 RAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W254 RAA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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