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W708 DGF

2000 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

287,910 mi
Last recorded287,910 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW708 DGF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 287,910 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 278,773 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 264,543 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 251,732 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 238,261 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 227,047 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 214,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 194,430 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 192,879 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 183,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 173,650 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 161,682 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 161,680 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 151,377 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 151,377 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 142,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 130,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 119,005 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 119,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 108,131 miles

slight play o/s/f

Pass 4 Jun 2008 100,250 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 100,250 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f shock

Pass 23 Mar 2007 88,830 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 80,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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W708 DGF is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W708 DGF, 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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W708 DGF is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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