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W808 UJH

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

58,234 mi
Last recorded58,234 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW808 UJH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 58,234 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 57,083 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 55,726 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 53,933 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 53,933 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2021 52,166 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 46,361 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2018 45,138 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 44,272 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,807 miles

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,249 miles

slight front brake imbalance under light braking

Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,637 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,857 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,105 miles

offside headlamp reflecter corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,237 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,010 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,328 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,818 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 23,252 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 21,863 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 UJH is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 UJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W808 UJH registered?

W808 UJH is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W808 UJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W808 UJH shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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