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W261 RAA

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,327 mi
Last recorded48,327 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 RAA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 48,327 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at edges (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 48,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,092 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,977 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 47,974 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,580 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,167 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 47,167 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,139 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 46,975 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 46,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 46,890 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 46,887 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 43,514 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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W261 RAA is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W261 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 W261 RAA registered?

W261 RAA is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 July 2000.

Is W261 RAA safe to buy?

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