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KN52 GFO

2002 Lotus Elise 111S

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,431 mi
Last recorded40,431 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise 111S23,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 GFO
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,431 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 40,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,584 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,648 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise 111S?

Based on 1,126 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,183
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 34
Steering rack gaiter split 29
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KN52 GFO is a 2002 Lotus Elise 111S in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Lotus Elise 111S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 23,750 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 111S fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN52 GFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise 111S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lotus Elise 111S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN52 GFO registered?

KN52 GFO is a 2002 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is KN52 GFO safe to buy?

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