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DG52 MRV

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,291 mi
Last recorded41,291 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 MRV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2011 41,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 41,291 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,938 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,746 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 31,732 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 18,693 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 7,979 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 7,317 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 6,205 miles

hazard lights working intermittain

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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DG52 MRV is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG52 MRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG52 MRV?

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What year was DG52 MRV registered?

DG52 MRV is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 December 2002.

Is DG52 MRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 MRV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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