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W736 DGF

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,667 mi
Last recorded85,667 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW736 DGF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 85,667 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi corroded/outer layers breaking down

Fail 7 Jul 2026 85,666 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements doesnt stay on (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi corroded/outer layers breaking down

Pass 30 Jan 2025 85,361 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 85,319 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 85,266 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 85,206 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 84,406 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 83,506 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 83,475 miles

Emissions not tested engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 May 2017 82,455 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 82,455 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 82,426 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 82,426 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2012 80,290 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 80,287 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 73,616 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 69,795 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 69,795 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2009 64,648 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 64,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 60,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate becomeing obscure.

Fail 24 Apr 2008 60,650 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate becomeing obscure.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 55,629 miles

rear number plate will need changing soon.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 50,051 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 50,051 miles

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W736 DGF is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W736 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 W736 DGF registered?

W736 DGF is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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