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W978 SDV

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,324 mi
Last recorded33,324 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 SDV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2019 33,324 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 32,475 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 31,174 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 27,780 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 24,786 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 22,022 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 21,593 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 21,299 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,571 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,500 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,323 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 19,063 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,818 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 15,597 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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W978 SDV is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W978 SDV, 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 W978 SDV registered?

W978 SDV is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W978 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W978 SDV shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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