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W332 WAD

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,776 mi
Last recorded83,776 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW332 WAD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2022 83,776 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 82,258 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 81,548 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 81,505 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 80,341 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 80,341 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 76,933 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,609 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 72,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 67,903 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,259 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 62,259 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 60,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 60,430 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,467 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,146 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,699 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 34,173 miles

N/S/F track rod end boot cracked/split but no excessive movement

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

O/S/F track rod end boot cracked/split but no excessive play

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 34,173 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/F track rod end boot cracked/split but no excessive movement

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

O/S/F track rod end boot cracked/split but no excessive play

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 27,124 miles

Both front track rod end rubber gaiters are cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2006 21,476 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 21,476 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f track rod end rubber boots split.

o/s/f tyre inner wall cracking.

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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W332 WAD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 W332 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 W332 WAD registered?

W332 WAD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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