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W337 WAD

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

187,941 mi
Last recorded187,941 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW337 WAD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 187,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 23 Sep 2021 186,447 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 182,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 172,305 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 162,287 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 153,944 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 142,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 133,056 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 125,492 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 118,867 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 109,884 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 100,884 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 90,532 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,642 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 70,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2008 70,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 69,693 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 68,988 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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W337 WAD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W337 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 W337 WAD registered?

W337 WAD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is W337 WAD safe to buy?

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