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L8 HYW

2002 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,498 mi
Last recorded39,498 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 HYW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 39,498 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 38,695 miles

runout on nsr brake [rbt]

slight play through steering to nsf

Pass 7 Jun 2024 37,479 miles

front washers weak

nail in osr tyre

slight runout on nsr brake [rbt)

Pass 6 Apr 2023 35,898 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system flexible joint touching undertray

Pass 26 Mar 2022 33,335 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 33,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 33,102 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 32,504 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 31,832 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 28,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 21,873 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 21,765 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,581 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 21,581 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 20,118 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 17,895 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 17,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 14,880 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 12,017 miles

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

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.

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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L8 HYW is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L8 HYW, 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 L8 HYW registered?

L8 HYW is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is L8 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 HYW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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