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W926 WGO

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,335 mi
Last recorded46,335 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW926 WGO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,335 miles

fuel pipe in engine bay damp but not leaking at time of test

Fail 24 Jan 2013 46,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel pipe in engine bay damp but not leaking at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,062 miles

vehicle presenter be aware the nearside and offside rear brake discs are becoming worn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,729 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,322 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 35,320 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 28,410 miles

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 May 2005 26,687 miles
Fail 3 May 2005 26,686 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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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W926 WGO is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W926 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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What year was W926 WGO registered?

W926 WGO is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W926 WGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W926 WGO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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