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AV02 HPC

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,000 mi
Last recorded37,000 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 HPC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,000 miles

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

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

rear brake discs on inner edges starting to corrode

Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,312 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,312 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 24,966 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 21,729 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 18,035 miles

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

rear brake discs are showing slight surface corrosion

Pass 30 May 2006 14,008 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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AV02 HPC is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AV02 HPC, 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 HPC registered?

AV02 HPC is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 April 2002.

Is AV02 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV02 HPC shows 7 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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