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W372 SCL

2000 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

49,626 mi
Last recorded49,626 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW372 SCL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 49,626 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 48,039 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 46,073 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 45,111 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 44,648 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 44,620 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 44,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 43,983 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,354 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 42,672 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,300 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 40,924 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 40,924 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 39,891 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,537 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 37,172 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,160 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 36,135 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,980 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 33,851 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres getting low

n/s/front tyre getting low

Pass 7 Jun 2010 33,117 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 33,011 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 31,815 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,017 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 13 May 2008 30,637 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2007 29,084 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 27,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W372 SCL is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W372 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W372 SCL registered?

W372 SCL is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W372 SCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W372 SCL shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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