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L70 LTS

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,677 mi
Last recorded19,677 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,677 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres low

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 19 Apr 2011 19,677 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres low

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Apr 2010 16,405 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 16,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

all 4 brake discs in very poor condition

front tryres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,030 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 8,341 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 7,605 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 6,668 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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L70 LTS is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L70 LTS, 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 L70 LTS registered?

L70 LTS is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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