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W696 CJW

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Other 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,647 mi
Last recorded106,647 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 CJW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2025 106,647 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 102,456 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 102,391 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 95,721 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 94,253 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2019 90,437 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 88,117 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 88,108 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 83,831 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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W696 CJW is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,998cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W696 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W696 CJW registered?

W696 CJW is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W696 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W696 CJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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