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W712 SJB

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,023 mi
Last recorded29,023 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW712 SJB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 29,023 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 28,902 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 28,607 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 28,196 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 27,483 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 27,086 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 26,446 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 26,445 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 26,445 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 26,445 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2013 26,444 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 26,401 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 26,401 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,326 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,270 miles

front brake pads low.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,075 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,756 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 24,756 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 24,637 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

advise both front track rod end gaitors splitting

Pass 10 Mar 2007 18,062 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,287 miles

belly pans fitted.front brake pads low.

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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W712 SJB is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W712 SJB, 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 W712 SJB registered?

W712 SJB is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W712 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W712 SJB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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