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W312 WAD

2000 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,206 mi
Last recorded16,206 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW312 WAD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 16,206 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod joint ()

Fail 15 Apr 2024 16,201 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe rust holes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 15,907 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 15,361 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 14,211 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 14,210 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 13,206 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 12,758 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 12,584 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 12,392 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,962 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 2 May 2014 11,696 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 11,207 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 10,924 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 28 Apr 2011 10,341 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 30 Apr 2010 10,021 miles

both rear tyres close to wearbars

Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,631 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 9,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 9,328 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,097 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 8,832 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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W312 WAD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W312 WAD, 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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W312 WAD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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