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H18 LGR

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,402 mi
Last recorded90,402 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 LGR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 90,402 miles

all lower spring mounts corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 89,554 miles

all lower spring mounts corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 88,190 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 86,396 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 83,579 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 81,306 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 78,485 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 74,431 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 68,196 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 63,751 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 57,023 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,011 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 46,091 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 46,091 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 41,188 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 36,883 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,491 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,589 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 30,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,993 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 29,993 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,251 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,489 miles

trackrod gator splitting

Fail 15 Feb 2008 27,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

trackrod gator splitting

Pass 12 Feb 2007 22,947 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,547 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE 1.6MM LEGAL LIMIT

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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H18 LGR is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H18 LGR, 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 H18 LGR registered?

H18 LGR is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is H18 LGR safe to buy?

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