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W714 SJB

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

30,594 mi
Last recorded30,594 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW714 SJB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 30,594 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 30,435 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 30,247 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 30,149 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 29,868 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 29,611 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 29,592 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 29,371 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,792 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 28,601 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 27,998 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 27,551 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,130 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 27,127 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 25,523 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 22,980 miles

inner faces of rear discs corroded and in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2010 20,404 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,250 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,116 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 14,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 12,946 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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W714 SJB is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W714 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.

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What year was W714 SJB registered?

W714 SJB is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 March 2000.

Is W714 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W714 SJB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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