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W46 SAH

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

37,375 mi
Last recorded37,375 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 SAH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 37,375 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 37,270 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 37,269 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 37,103 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 36,945 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 36,553 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 35,511 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 33,018 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 32,302 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 32,043 miles

surface corrosion front and rear brake discs

surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 31,129 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 29,865 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 29,865 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 28,580 miles

all brake discs corroded

belt noise

Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,012 miles

front no plate cracked

h/lamp patches fitted

rad fan noisy

undertrays fitted

wiper poor

Pass 3 Jun 2010 26,791 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake discs deteriorated

extensive covers fitted making inspection difficult

noise like fan belt slipping

rear tyres worn close to wear bars

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,070 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,365 miles

Rear disc faces are worn

Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,919 miles

Rear brake discs ionner faces poor.

Reduced performance at rear brakes.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 17,082 miles

Rear discs surfaces cleaned

Reduced performance at offside rear brake

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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W46 SAH is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W46 SAH, 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 W46 SAH registered?

W46 SAH is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 April 2000.

Is W46 SAH safe to buy?

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