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W892 WGO

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,480 mi
Last recorded77,480 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW892 WGO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 77,480 miles

ns seat removed at time of test

Fail 17 Jun 2022 77,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

ns seat removed at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2018 76,508 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 75,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 75,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 75,066 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 75,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 71,988 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,207 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 62,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 62,108 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 57,998 miles

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)

Fail 11 May 2012 57,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 52,836 miles

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 28 Apr 2010 47,516 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 42,168 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 36,873 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2007 24,769 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 24,769 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,455 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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W892 WGO is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W892 WGO, 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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W892 WGO is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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