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KR52 WNP

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,244 mi
Last recorded40,244 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 WNP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 40,244 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 40,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 39,442 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 38,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,804 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 36,574 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 26,642 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,149 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 19,702 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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KR52 WNP is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KR52 WNP, 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 KR52 WNP registered?

KR52 WNP is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is KR52 WNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 WNP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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