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G8 WBD

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,363 mi
Last recorded64,363 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 WBD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 64,363 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 62,574 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 62,074 miles

Engine light on

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 60,865 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s & N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s & N/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s & N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,863 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 58,225 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 58,221 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2017 57,795 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,456 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 56,563 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,628 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,245 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,225 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 46,415 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,599 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,323 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 38,382 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 34,701 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 34,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 31,173 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 31,173 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 26,588 miles

Nearside Rear 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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G8 WBD is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G8 WBD, 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 G8 WBD registered?

G8 WBD is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 April 2002.

Is G8 WBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 WBD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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