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9 PRX

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,834 mi
Last recorded15,834 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 PRX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 15,834 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 15,655 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 15,522 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 15,324 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 14,971 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 14,639 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 14,286 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 14,249 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 13,642 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 13,052 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 12,408 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 12,130 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 11,631 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 10,905 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 10,335 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 9,565 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 8,045 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 6,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2006 3,617 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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9 PRX is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 9 PRX, 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 9 PRX registered?

9 PRX is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 August 2002.

Is 9 PRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 PRX shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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