2000 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · W681 COO
2000 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 20,543 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W681 COO Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 20,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W681 COO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Lotus Elise (W681 COO) between May 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 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: Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
W681 COO Mileage History
- 16/05/200613,429 mi
- 14/06/200717,026 mi+3,597 mi
- 24/05/200818,981 mi+1,955 mi
- 06/06/200919,482 mi+501 mi
- 29/05/201019,648 mi+166 mi
- 30/07/201419,836 mi+188 mi
- 01/08/201419,836 mi
- 13/07/201520,110 mi+274 mi
- 25/09/202520,182 mi+72 mi
- 14/09/202620,543 mi+361 mi
Average of roughly 350 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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