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W581 TBC

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,206 mi
Last recorded40,206 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 TBC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 40,206 miles

Offside Rear outer tie bar joint dust cover perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2019 39,979 miles

Nearside headlamp beam pattern just see on limit

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rubber cracking (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust flexy outer cover split

factory fitted covers

Fail 27 Nov 2019 39,979 miles

Nearside headlamp beam pattern just see on limit

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rubber cracking (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust flexy outer cover split

factory fitted covers

Pass 12 Dec 2018 39,351 miles

coolant level below minimum in bottle

exhaust flexi webbing split

front fog lamps fitted, no switch?

front tyres wearing slightly low inner tread grooves

inner faces front brake discs rusty

inner faces rear brake discs rusty, outer faces have corroded/high spot where pads been sat

o/s/r tyre valve cracking

rear brakes show slight fluctuation in rollers

rear tyres stepped

slight play n/s/r, wheel bearing? can't fully see

small chip/crack o/s front screen

Fail 11 Dec 2018 39,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned fitted to n/s (4.5.4 (a))

coolant level below minimum in bottle

exhaust flexi webbing split

front fog lamps fitted, no switch?

front tyres wearing slightly low inner tread grooves

inner faces front brake discs rusty

inner faces rear brake discs rusty, outer faces have corroded/high spot where pads been sat

o/s/r tyre valve cracking

rear brakes show slight fluctuation in rollers

rear tyres stepped

slight play n/s/r, wheel bearing? can't fully see

small chip/crack o/s front screen

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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W581 TBC is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W581 TBC, 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 W581 TBC registered?

W581 TBC is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W581 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W581 TBC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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