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W728 DGF

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,022 mi
Last recorded54,022 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW728 DGF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 54,022 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 53,905 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 53,680 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 53,095 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 53,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 52,972 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,559 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 50,797 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,960 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,461 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,099 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 44,442 miles

front exhaust pipe mesh broken

rear numberplate starting to lift

Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,946 miles

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

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

exhaust front mesh broken

rear numberplate lifting

Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,264 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,726 miles

steering rack showing signs of wear

Pass 16 May 2008 32,502 miles

noise to o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 May 2007 29,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 22,299 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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W728 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 88.9%.

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 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 W728 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 W728 DGF registered?

W728 DGF is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W728 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W728 DGF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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