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W706 COO

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,930 mi
Last recorded56,930 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW706 COO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 56,930 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on the legal limit and almost to cord on inner edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 56,242 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 55,579 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 55,230 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 55,016 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 55,016 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 54,368 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 54,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 51,741 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 51,469 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 50,788 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 50,061 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 50,061 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,309 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 48,779 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 47,621 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,546 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 46,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 46,490 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 45,260 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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W706 COO is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W706 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 W706 COO registered?

W706 COO is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W706 COO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W706 COO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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