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W92 TPW

2000 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

80,382 mi
Last recorded80,382 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW92 TPW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 80,382 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 78,290 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 78,290 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 76,322 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 75,584 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 74,648 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 74,499 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 74,307 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 73,957 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,044 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 72,602 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,757 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 70,988 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 68,142 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 66,611 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 66,611 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 63,923 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 63,923 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)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear disc's worn

Pass 6 May 2009 62,220 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 62,220 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2008 57,803 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 57,083 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)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,207 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 50,576 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 43,298 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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W92 TPW is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W92 TPW, 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 W92 TPW registered?

W92 TPW is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W92 TPW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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