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W364 YVA

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,007 mi
Last recorded26,007 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW364 YVA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 26,007 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 25,879 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 25,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 25,812 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 25,735 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 25,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 25,454 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 25,308 miles

Front to rear undertray fitted preventing the inspection to some underbody components

Pass 19 Jun 2017 24,986 miles

Under tray fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 3 Jun 2016 24,171 miles

Undercovers fitted preventing the inspection of underbody components

Pass 1 Sep 2007 23,975 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,600 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 23,179 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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W364 YVA is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W364 YVA, 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 W364 YVA registered?

W364 YVA is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W364 YVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W364 YVA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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