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J8 EHL

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,094 mi
Last recorded56,094 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 EHL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 56,094 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 55,773 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 55,330 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 54,932 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 54,577 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 54,128 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 53,070 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 52,326 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 52,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 51,348 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 51,346 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2007 35,339 miles

unable to see much of under vehicle due to sheeting covering

Pass 11 Feb 2006 28,302 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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J8 EHL is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 J8 EHL, 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 J8 EHL registered?

J8 EHL is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 August 2002.

Is J8 EHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 EHL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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