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W8 MHS

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

30,463 mi
Last recorded30,463 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 MHS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 30,463 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 30,454 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 29,829 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 29,829 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 29,153 miles

All tyres are over 10 years old

Fail 10 Oct 2023 29,129 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

All 4 tyres over ten years old

Pass 15 Oct 2022 28,262 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 27,399 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 27,391 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 26,705 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 26,039 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 25,579 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,242 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,541 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 23,821 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 22,406 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 21,557 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 20,090 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 18,817 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,038 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 16,943 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 16,157 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 14,927 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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W8 MHS is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W8 MHS, 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 W8 MHS registered?

W8 MHS is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W8 MHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 MHS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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