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W656 COO

2000 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,657 mi
Last recorded36,657 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 COO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 36,657 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 36,258 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 36,199 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 35,040 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 34,361 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 34,064 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 32,522 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 32,520 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 20 Jun 2016 31,662 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 30,911 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to the swept area outside zone 'A'

Pass 30 Jun 2014 30,359 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 29,912 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 28,541 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 27,015 miles

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

rear view mirror insecure

Fail 9 Apr 2011 27,015 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear view mirror insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,670 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 21,126 miles

Nearside rear brake pads worn down to apx. 3mm.

Pass 7 May 2008 19,011 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 16,601 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 14,314 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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W656 COO is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W656 COO, 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 W656 COO registered?

W656 COO is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W656 COO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W656 COO shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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