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AV02 HPN

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,795 mi
Last recorded27,795 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 27,795 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 26,551 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 25,263 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,316 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,380 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,659 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 20,054 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 20,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,578 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,909 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 15,941 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 8 Feb 2006 13,499 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 HPN is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HPN, 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 HPN registered?

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

Is AV02 HPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV02 HPN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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