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W678 CJW

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,950 mi
Last recorded58,950 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW678 CJW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 58,950 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 58,117 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 57,801 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 57,103 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 55,823 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 54,982 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 52,318 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 52,318 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,139 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 50,720 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,991 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,199 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 49,199 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 45,486 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 48,177 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 47,241 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,938 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,850 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,237 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 33,762 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,762 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 30,898 miles

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

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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W678 CJW is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W678 CJW, 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 W678 CJW registered?

W678 CJW is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 July 2000.

Is W678 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W678 CJW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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