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W779 GUG

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,851 mi
Last recorded73,851 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW779 GUG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 73,851 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 73,777 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 73,722 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 73,311 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 73,142 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 73,140 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam switch faulty as lights either go off or stay on main beam when turned on/off (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,961 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 72,756 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,472 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,021 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,672 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 69,740 miles

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 17 Jul 2013 67,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

headlamps corroding

Fail 12 Jul 2013 67,033 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

headlamps corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,192 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight noise in N/S/F Wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2011 46,431 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight noise from N/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2010 37,810 miles

rear lamps slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Jun 2009 30,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 30,181 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 23,051 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 23,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 17,879 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 17,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 17,557 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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W779 GUG is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W779 GUG, 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 W779 GUG registered?

W779 GUG is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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