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W988 WKH

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,004 mi
Last recorded64,004 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 WKH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 64,004 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 60,586 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 45,004 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 42,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,984 miles

Nearside front tyre slight cracking

Slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 31 Dec 2015 39,609 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated n/s and o/s (2.2.D.2d)

brake discs slightly corroded

headlights deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,205 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 36,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 34,340 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,327 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 29,327 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 25,523 miles

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

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

vehicle fitted with full undershield. unable to inspect certain components.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,523 miles

vehicle fitted with full undershield. unable to inspect certain components.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 21,668 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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W988 WKH is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W988 WKH, 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 W988 WKH registered?

W988 WKH is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W988 WKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W988 WKH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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