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AO51 OND

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,398 mi
Last recorded34,398 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 OND
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 34,398 miles

unable to carry out full inspection of underside of vehicle due to full cover lengh of vehicle fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,269 miles

vehicle fitted with full under cover unable to check components

Pass 26 Oct 2007 27,324 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,864 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 22,863 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 OND is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OND, 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 OND registered?

AO51 OND is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is AO51 OND safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 OND shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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