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W967 DAC

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,821 mi
Last recorded40,821 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW967 DAC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 40,821 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 40,783 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 40,783 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 40,749 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 40,511 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf metal brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Osr front to rear metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 40,365 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 40,310 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 40,228 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlights deterioating affecting light output but not yet excessivily

Pass 13 Nov 2012 40,046 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 39,687 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,374 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,116 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,823 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 38,706 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,090 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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W967 DAC is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 W967 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 W967 DAC registered?

W967 DAC is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W967 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W967 DAC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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