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W945 DAC

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,553 mi
Last recorded50,553 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW945 DAC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 50,553 miles

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

undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2021 50,291 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 50,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,429 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 49,425 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 49,384 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 48,209 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,177 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 47,177 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,789 miles

movement o/s/r wheel bearing

o/s/f steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,243 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,854 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 39,853 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 38,372 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 38,372 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,699 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 35,101 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,568 miles

n/s HB handbrake cable

Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,960 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 28,210 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 27,593 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 26,158 miles

limited movement on nearside handbrake mechanism

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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W945 DAC is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W945 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W945 DAC registered?

W945 DAC is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W945 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W945 DAC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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