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LG02 DXL

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,687 mi
Last recorded53,687 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 DXL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,687 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 53,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 47,081 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,108 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,603 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,081 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 24,237 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

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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LG02 DXL is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LG02 DXL, 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 LG02 DXL registered?

LG02 DXL is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is LG02 DXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG02 DXL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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