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W336 TVF

2000 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,040 mi
Last recorded46,040 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW336 TVF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 46,040 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 45,249 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2025 45,240 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 43,895 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 42,842 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 41,556 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 40,810 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 40,810 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 39,989 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2019 39,979 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 39,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 38,786 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 37,911 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 32,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 37,391 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 36,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2008 36,184 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,866 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2006 35,610 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 35,602 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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W336 TVF is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W336 TVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W336 TVF registered?

W336 TVF is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 August 2000.

Is W336 TVF safe to buy?

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