MOT Status
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74,635 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Low on tread - 175/55/16* (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Low on tread - 195/45/17* (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Low on tread - 175/55/16* (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Low on tread - 195/45/17* (5.2.3 (e))
Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Low on tread - 175/55/16* (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Low on tread - 195/45/17* (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Low on tread - 175/55/16* (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Low on tread - 195/45/17* (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational (5.2.3 (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released All lamps (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight play in steering column UJ
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight play in steering column UJ
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
EML on
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
left hand front headlamp poor beam pattern
right hand front headlamp poor beam pattern
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K21 DNR is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 K21 DNR, 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 K21 DNR registered?
K21 DNR is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 May 2002.
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