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959 CYM

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,811 mi
Last recorded15,811 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration959 CYM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 15,811 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 14,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 11,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 8,994 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 7,845 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 7,731 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 7,541 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 7,334 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 6,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 May 2006 6,524 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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959 CYM is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 959 CYM, 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 959 CYM registered?

959 CYM is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is 959 CYM safe to buy?

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