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NR02 REN

2010 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

54,355 mi
Last recorded54,355 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR02 REN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 54,355 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 54,042 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 53,414 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 52,234 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 49,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 45,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 44,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 42,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 41,477 miles

Front Tyres Slight Inner Shoulder Wear

Hazard Warning Switch Sticking

Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,622 miles

Both front tyre valves deterioating

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 34,622 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Both front tyre valves deterioating

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,046 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 18,876 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 17,883 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 17,689 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,629 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NR02 REN is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2010 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 24,474 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 NR02 REN, 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 16 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NR02 REN registered?

NR02 REN is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 May 2010.

Is NR02 REN safe to buy?

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