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W967 RBU

2000 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,695 mi
Last recorded45,695 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW967 RBU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 45,695 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 45,060 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 44,510 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 44,148 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 43,703 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 43,247 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 42,702 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 42,167 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 41,440 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,753 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 39,906 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 39,887 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 39,232 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,477 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 37,860 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2013 37,860 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,060 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,138 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,141 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,979 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front headlight aims a little high.

n/s/f tyre has small cut in tread.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,234 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,587 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 26,933 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 24,475 miles

play in both front anti roll bar drop links

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 RBU is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU registered?

W967 RBU is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W967 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W967 RBU shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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