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E8 DTB

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,512 mi
Last recorded41,512 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 DTB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 41,512 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

wiper smearing

Fail 11 Jul 2025 41,508 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 39,962 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 39,962 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 39,948 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,895 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 39,892 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 39,870 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 39,870 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 39,751 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 39,526 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,912 miles

All four brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,544 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 31,364 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 31,362 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 registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 27,210 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 22,398 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 18,758 miles

rear tyres three quarters worn

Pass 13 Jan 2006 15,602 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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E8 DTB is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E8 DTB, 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 E8 DTB registered?

E8 DTB is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 January 2002.

Is E8 DTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 DTB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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