2000 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · W268 BAC
2000 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 25,706 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,706 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W268 BAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 25,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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W268 BAC Mileage History
- 12/10/202223,886 mi
- 10/10/202324,570 mi+684 mi
- 10/10/202425,259 mi+689 mi
- 09/10/202525,706 mi+447 mi
- 09/10/202525,706 mi
Average of roughly 608 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W268 BAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Lotus Elise (W268 BAC) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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