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J9 SNX

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,327 mi
Last recorded80,327 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 SNX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2015 80,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 80,327 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 80,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 80,231 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 73,029 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 65,863 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 59,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 52,834 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,032 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,557 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 39,343 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J9 SNX is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J9 SNX, 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 J9 SNX registered?

J9 SNX is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 February 2002.

Is J9 SNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 SNX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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