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W756 DPU

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,736 mi
Last recorded76,736 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW756 DPU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 76,736 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 76,222 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres starting to perish due to age (2007)

engine under Shields fitted can not inspect under body

rear discs have corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,675 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 75,665 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 75,627 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 13 May 2015 75,415 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake lazy but just meets requirements.

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 75,408 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 74,766 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Radiator fan noisy.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 74,758 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 62,713 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)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 62,713 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 57,605 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 57,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,719 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 54,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,556 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 47,554 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,273 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 40,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2007 40,165 miles

offside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,230 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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W756 DPU is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W756 DPU, 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 W756 DPU registered?

W756 DPU is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 July 2000.

Is W756 DPU safe to buy?

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