2000 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · V601 DSS
2000 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 2000. Recorded mileage 22,523 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V601 DSS Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 22,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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V601 DSS Mileage History
- 07/03/200610,112 mi
- 07/07/200610,168 mi+56 mi
- 24/07/200712,283 mi+2,115 mi
- 16/07/200817,097 mi+4,814 mi
- 17/10/200917,838 mi+741 mi
- 19/10/201019,306 mi+1,468 mi
- 22/10/201019,315 mi+9 mi
- 22/05/201222,001 mi+2,686 mi
- 04/06/201322,094 mi+93 mi
- 04/06/201422,145 mi+51 mi
- 22/06/201522,146 mi+1 mi
- 22/06/201522,146 mi
- 04/07/201622,142 mi-4 mi
- 27/06/201722,145 mi+3 mi
- 02/07/201822,166 mi+21 mi
- 31/07/201822,166 mi
- 09/07/201922,166 mi
- 19/05/202122,186 mi+20 mi
- 18/05/202222,403 mi+217 mi
- 18/05/202322,443 mi+40 mi
- 18/06/202422,462 mi+19 mi
- 18/06/202422,462 mi
- 28/05/202522,503 mi+41 mi
- 28/05/202522,503 mi
- 23/06/202622,522 mi+19 mi
- 03/07/202622,523 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 611 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
V601 DSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Lotus Elise (V601 DSS) between March 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
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