MOT Status
ValidMileage
61,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner rack arm has excessive play ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Provides very little washer fluid
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L31 SDL is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 L31 SDL, 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 L31 SDL registered?
L31 SDL is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 March 2002.
Is L31 SDL safe to buy?
The MOT history for L31 SDL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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