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E12 RJE

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,518 mi
Last recorded75,518 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 RJE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 75,518 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 May 2018 75,506 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 May 2017 72,158 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 69,580 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 68,674 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage to n/s/f chassis

Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 56,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,862 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2011 41,347 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,355 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,374 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 27,374 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 9,728 miles

Full racing harness fitted to OSF seat

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight mechanical dammage to nsf chassis leg

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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E12 RJE is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E12 RJE, 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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E12 RJE is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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