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L111 OTS

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

32,326 mi
Last recorded32,326 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 OTS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 32,326 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 32,256 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 32,145 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 32,064 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 31,878 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 31,486 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,649 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,402 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,065 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 30,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 26,770 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 25,910 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,445 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 22,278 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 21,145 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 19,350 miles

front disc inner faces corroding

front tyres slight inner wear

Pass 12 Dec 2006 17,026 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 14,276 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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L111 OTS is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 L111 OTS, 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 L111 OTS registered?

L111 OTS is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 December 2002.

Is L111 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 OTS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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