MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
unable to carry out full brake pipe check
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
aux main beam lamp on ns not working
windscreen damaged
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B9 OAH is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 B9 OAH, 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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B9 OAH is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 March 2002.
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