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B16 EXG

2002 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,049 mi
Last recorded49,049 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 49,049 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 49,049 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 48,838 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 48,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 47,968 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 47,959 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 47,418 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 47,418 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 46,931 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 41,770 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 31,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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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B16 EXG is a 2002 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B16 EXG, 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 B16 EXG registered?

B16 EXG is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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