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W271 JNB

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,900 mi
Last recorded132,900 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 JNB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 132,900 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 131,671 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 127,124 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 126,210 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 125,375 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 124,463 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 122,714 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 121,390 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 114,687 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 99,791 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 85,640 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 77,756 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,167 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 64,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,665 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 56,831 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,799 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 47,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,468 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight buckle in o/s/r wheel

Fail 22 Sep 2008 47,450 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front windscreen wiper is split

slight buckle in o/s/r wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,675 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 44,935 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 44,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 41,492 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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W271 JNB is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W271 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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W271 JNB is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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