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AV02 HOH

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,206 mi
Last recorded66,206 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 HOH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,206 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 56,068 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,853 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 43,453 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,080 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,836 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 15,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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AV02 HOH is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV02 HOH, 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 AV02 HOH registered?

AV02 HOH is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AV02 HOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV02 HOH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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