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W83 PPD

2000 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

105,511 mi
Last recorded105,511 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW83 PPD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 105,511 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2024 105,511 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 105,388 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 104,574 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 104,574 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 104,441 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 104,441 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 104,224 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,763 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 103,763 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 103,755 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery connections (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 102,201 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 100,893 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 100,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 100,335 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 100,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 99,458 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 99,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 96,817 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 96,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 94,372 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 94,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 89,511 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 84,958 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 84,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

All disc's and pads worn

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 80,885 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 80,865 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 75,361 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 65,441 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 57,919 miles

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

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

o/s/f spot lamp cracked.

Pass 3 Aug 2005 47,182 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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W83 PPD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 W83 PPD, 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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W83 PPD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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