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AO51 NVR

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,283 mi
Last recorded27,283 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 NVR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 27,283 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front main beam lamp lens broken

Pass 8 Sep 2023 26,466 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 26,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 26,177 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 26,100 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 26,018 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 25,967 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 25,497 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 25,413 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,250 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,203 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,972 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 24,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,713 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 21,995 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 21,517 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 20,259 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AO51 NVR 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 88.2%.

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 AO51 NVR, 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 AO51 NVR registered?

AO51 NVR is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 February 2002.

Is AO51 NVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 NVR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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