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W387 YAL

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,907 mi
Last recorded81,907 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW387 YAL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 81,907 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 80,270 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 79,444 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 77,956 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 77,578 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 77,575 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 76,449 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 76,056 miles

Front nsf and osf tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr tyre tread depth just above legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 76,056 miles

Front nsf and osf tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr tyre tread depth just above legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 73,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users too high (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 68,601 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 68,601 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlights and headlight protectors deterioating

rear discs corroded

wiper blade split but still clears enough

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,304 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 52,093 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 52,055 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 51,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 46,382 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 42,190 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 42,117 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 38,125 miles

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

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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W387 YAL is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 W387 YAL, 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 W387 YAL registered?

W387 YAL is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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