MOT Status
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88,553 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Under trays fitted all under vehicle
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW AND CRACKING IN TREAD AREAC.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.
some edge wear to front tyres
unable to carry out full vehicle check due to under vehicle trims
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear 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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L70 TSS is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 L70 TSS, 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 TSS registered?
L70 TSS is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 April 2002.
Is L70 TSS safe to buy?
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