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W987 SVF

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,540 mi
Last recorded30,540 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 SVF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 May 2026 30,540 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 30,408 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 30,338 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 30,231 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 29,909 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 28,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 28,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 27,702 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 27,615 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 27,475 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 27,395 miles

Both rear tyres tred low

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 26,940 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 26,388 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 259,090 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,310 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,550 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,567 miles

Full underbody undertray fitted at time of test.

Pass 3 May 2007 22,737 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 19,279 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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W987 SVF is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 W987 SVF, 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 W987 SVF registered?

W987 SVF is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W987 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W987 SVF shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W987 SVF have outstanding finance?

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