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M111 HPE

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,800 mi
Last recorded30,800 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 HPE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,800 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 30,800 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,449 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 29,448 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 25,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,818 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,623 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 17,964 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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M111 HPE is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M111 HPE, 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 M111 HPE registered?

M111 HPE is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is M111 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 HPE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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