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NL02 WZZ

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,461 mi
Last recorded72,461 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 WZZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,461 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 67,836 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,500 miles

exhaust flexi loose

front discs scored and lipped

rear discs scored and lipped

reverse lights inop

Pass 20 Mar 2010 50,530 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 50,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 45,999 miles

slight blowing from exhaust flexi pipe area

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,154 miles

Both front and both rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Both front and both rear brake discs slightly worn.

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 23 Feb 2006 17,060 miles

N/S/R TYre low tread

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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NL02 WZZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NL02 WZZ, 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 NL02 WZZ registered?

NL02 WZZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is NL02 WZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL02 WZZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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