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W915 DAC

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,060 mi
Last recorded31,060 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW915 DAC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 31,060 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 29,963 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 26,896 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 26,258 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 25,466 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 25,032 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 24,398 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 24,216 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 23,362 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 22,991 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 22,059 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 20,930 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 18,606 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 16,877 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 14,680 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 14,680 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 21 Aug 2010 14,655 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 12,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs rusted

Pass 7 Aug 2008 12,474 miles

all brake discs rusted

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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W915 DAC 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 90%.

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 W915 DAC, 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 W915 DAC registered?

W915 DAC is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W915 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W915 DAC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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