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W315 WAD

2000 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,418 mi
Last recorded63,418 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW315 WAD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 63,418 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 61,296 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 59,443 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 56,664 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 52,991 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 52,662 miles

Nearside Inner driveshaft boot leaking

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 52,662 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner driveshaft boot leaking

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 52,610 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 52,248 miles

Nearside Rear Inner drive shaft boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2017 51,767 miles

Nearside Inner drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 51,047 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 51,047 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,579 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,156 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,357 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,679 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,980 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 41,980 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,150 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,001 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 33,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 28,828 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 24,199 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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W315 WAD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Green 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 W315 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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What year was W315 WAD registered?

W315 WAD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W315 WAD safe to buy?

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