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W707 PBR

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,502 mi
Last recorded24,502 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW707 PBR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 24,502 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 24,502 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 23,475 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 20,990 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 19,986 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 19,089 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 19,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 18,531 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 17,949 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 16,910 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 15,870 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 14,327 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under floor covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 13,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 11,788 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2011 10,816 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 8,627 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 7,398 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 5,150 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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W707 PBR is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W707 PBR, 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 W707 PBR registered?

W707 PBR is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W707 PBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W707 PBR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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