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W90 LOT

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,106 mi
Last recorded71,106 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW90 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 71,106 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S of windscreen - Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 71,085 miles

Emissions unable to be completed readings high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 70,638 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 69,572 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 68,741 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 68,686 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 68,641 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust emissions Lambda value very close to upper limit

Pass 8 Mar 2018 68,421 miles

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALl four (3.5.1i)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 67,659 miles

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four disc's (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,438 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 63,208 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 63,126 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,976 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,602 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 40,829 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 40,829 miles

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

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

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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W90 LOT is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W90 LOT, 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 W90 LOT registered?

W90 LOT is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 July 2000.

Is W90 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W90 LOT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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