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IIG 1746

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,184 mi
Last recorded43,184 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 1746
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2025 43,184 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 42,688 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 41,302 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 40,657 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 38,914 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 36,822 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 34,775 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 32,398 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 30,746 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 29,332 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 28,462 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 28,093 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,882 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,728 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 25,705 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,586 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 19,541 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 16,420 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 12,867 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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IIG 1746 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 100%.

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 IIG 1746, 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

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What year was IIG 1746 registered?

IIG 1746 is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is IIG 1746 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIG 1746 shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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