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W938 DAC

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,980 mi
Last recorded58,980 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW938 DAC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 58,980 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 58,375 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 57,898 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 57,825 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 57,312 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 57,272 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working both washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 56,824 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 56,763 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,745 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,133 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,165 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,748 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,609 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,349 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,443 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 26,491 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,719 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 24,719 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2006 18,799 miles

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

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

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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W938 DAC is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W938 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 W938 DAC registered?

W938 DAC is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W938 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W938 DAC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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