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38 ROG

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,223 mi
Last recorded54,223 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 ROG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 54,223 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 53,175 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 52,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 52,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coolant leak

Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 52,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 52,158 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,729 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,751 miles

Osr park brake slightly binding on

Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,183 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,598 miles

both front and rear coil spring top mounts corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,186 miles

front anti roll bar has movement

movement on rear suspension inner wishbone bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2009 42,352 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 33,168 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 33,168 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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38 ROG is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2002 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 36,462 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 38 ROG, 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 24 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 38 ROG registered?

38 ROG is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is 38 ROG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 38 ROG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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