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W958 RHT

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,417 mi
Last recorded104,417 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW958 RHT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 104,417 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 104,094 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 104,064 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cam cover bolt missing

intake pipe clip loose

Pass 3 Aug 2023 103,940 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 103,150 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 103,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp aim slightly blurred

Pass 1 Nov 2019 102,465 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 102,457 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 100,118 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 100,099 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2017 98,792 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 98,784 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 96,832 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 96,832 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 93,138 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 91,710 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 86,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 78,910 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 73,847 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 73,847 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,855 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 64,855 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 54,990 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 54,990 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,129 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,346 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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W958 RHT is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black 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 W958 RHT, 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 W958 RHT registered?

W958 RHT is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 July 2000.

Is W958 RHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W958 RHT 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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