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W365 SCL

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

8,602 mi
Last recorded8,602 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW365 SCL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 8,602 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 8,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 8,418 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 8,371 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 8,287 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 8,287 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 8,277 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 8,277 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 8,225 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs corrodeing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 8,206 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 8,200 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 8,081 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 7,980 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 7,846 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 7,809 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 7,787 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 7,427 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 6,800 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 6,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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W365 SCL is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W365 SCL, 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 W365 SCL registered?

W365 SCL is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is W365 SCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W365 SCL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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