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W808 GSS

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,454 mi
Last recorded15,454 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW808 GSS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 15,454 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 15,401 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 15,378 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 15,324 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 15,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 15,215 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 15,093 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 14,813 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 14,146 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 14,041 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,901 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 13,782 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 13,491 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 12,950 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 12,950 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 12,433 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 12,161 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 11,955 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 11,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,664 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 11,341 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 10,713 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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W808 GSS is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W808 GSS, 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 W808 GSS registered?

W808 GSS is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W808 GSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W808 GSS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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