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W896 VRK

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

39,438 mi
Last recorded39,438 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW896 VRK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 39,438 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 39,269 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2023 38,706 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 38,688 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 8 Aug 2017 38,688 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 38,686 miles

all coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2016 38,686 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 38,682 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Under tray covers obscuring components

Fail 19 Aug 2015 38,682 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Under tray covers obscuring components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 38,679 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 21 Aug 2014 38,679 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 13 Aug 2013 38,646 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,641 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 9 Aug 2011 38,328 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 38,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,157 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,783 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 31,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 31,581 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear shock wet

Fail 4 Sep 2009 31,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,697 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 25,695 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,745 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 21,741 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,395 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 18,377 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

front anti-roll bar bushes and drop link ball joints slightly worn

unable to see brake servo due to impared view

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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W896 VRK is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 W896 VRK, 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 W896 VRK registered?

W896 VRK is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W896 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W896 VRK shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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