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L700 RRR

2002 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,959 mi
Last recorded77,959 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 RRR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 77,959 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 77,263 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 75,750 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 74,675 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 73,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 72,147 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 69,934 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,347 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,214 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,931 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,280 miles

brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 59,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,297 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 57,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 50,685 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 50,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 42,505 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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L700 RRR is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L700 RRR, 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 L700 RRR registered?

L700 RRR is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 April 2002.

Is L700 RRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L700 RRR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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