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L666 RGS

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,704 mi
Last recorded126,704 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 RGS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 126,704 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 126,037 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 126,037 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 123,570 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 119,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut in tread but not down to cords

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 119,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front and offside rear tyres are worn to 3.5mm tread depth

engine warning light on

Fail 24 Sep 2016 119,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts and both rears (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light on

Pass 16 Oct 2014 119,034 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 115,688 miles

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 115,688 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 110,719 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 110,719 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 105,280 miles

Engine management light on

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 100,673 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 94,691 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 88,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 77,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 77,873 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 45,920 miles

all 4 discs worn and scored

Pass 3 Dec 2005 28,876 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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L666 RGS is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L666 RGS, 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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L666 RGS is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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