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W722 SJB

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,639 mi
Last recorded70,639 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW722 SJB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 70,639 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 70,128 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 69,905 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 69,576 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 69,264 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 68,619 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 68,618 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 67,622 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 66,745 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,888 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,241 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,236 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 61,234 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,554 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2012 58,223 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 57,334 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 57,327 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 54,473 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 54,459 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertray fitted to vehicle can not see full underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Apr 2009 51,739 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertray fitted to vehicle can not see full underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,620 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 45,629 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,629 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 42,195 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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W722 SJB is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 W722 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 W722 SJB registered?

W722 SJB is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W722 SJB safe to buy?

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