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W374 CBO

2000 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,191 mi
Last recorded109,191 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW374 CBO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 109,191 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 108,766 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 108,678 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 105,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 104,170 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 104,120 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 103,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 100,405 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 100,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 97,378 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,192 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 94,192 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 93,294 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 90,090 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 90,089 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,714 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,237 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,512 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,337 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 74,337 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 71,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 58,559 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 50,657 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,711 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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W374 CBO is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W374 CBO, 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 W374 CBO registered?

W374 CBO is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W374 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W374 CBO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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