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N11 XED

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,884 mi
Last recorded37,884 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 XED
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,884 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,552 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 35,549 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

1 of 2 offside rear position lamps not working

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,466 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 27,466 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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N11 XED is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N11 XED, 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 N11 XED registered?

N11 XED is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is N11 XED safe to buy?

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