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W343 WAD

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,075 mi
Last recorded50,075 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 WAD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 50,075 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 49,714 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 49,027 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 48,129 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 46,896 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 45,107 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 42,478 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 40,990 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 38,693 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 36,334 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 36,321 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,893 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,072 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 30,903 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,711 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,735 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 21,334 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 May 2006 18,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 2 May 2006 18,651 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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W343 WAD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 W343 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 W343 WAD registered?

W343 WAD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W343 WAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W343 WAD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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