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W391 YAL

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,206 mi
Last recorded15,206 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW391 YAL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 15,206 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 15,165 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 15,059 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 14,541 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 14,475 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 14,131 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,858 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 13,813 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,728 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 13,577 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 13,265 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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W391 YAL is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W391 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W391 YAL registered?

W391 YAL is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W391 YAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W391 YAL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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