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W716 DGF

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,978 mi
Last recorded56,978 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW716 DGF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 56,978 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 56,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Rear of) front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 55,791 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 54,203 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 49,475 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 49,470 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 45,747 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2015 45,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,525 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 43,485 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 43,485 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 43,008 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 43,007 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,052 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 40,863 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,863 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 40,862 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 37,147 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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W716 DGF is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W716 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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What year was W716 DGF registered?

W716 DGF is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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