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W289 VRD

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

46,827 mi
Last recorded46,827 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 VRD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 46,827 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 45,983 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 45,823 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 45,657 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 45,123 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 44,611 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 44,230 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 43,701 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 43,083 miles

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2017 42,046 miles

Front 195 / 50 / 15 tyres fitted

Rear 225 / 45 / 16 tyres fitted

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 40,759 miles

Front 195 / 50 / 15 tyres fitted

Rear 225 / 45 / 16 tyres fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 39,758 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 38,150 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 36,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 34,298 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2011 32,191 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,051 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,287 miles

full inner wheel arch & under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2008 24,143 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 16,732 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 167,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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W289 VRD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W289 VRD, 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 W289 VRD registered?

W289 VRD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 July 2000.

Is W289 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W289 VRD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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