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OO02 LAB

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

20,219 mi
Last recorded20,219 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO02 LAB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 20,219 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 20,174 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 19,985 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 19,240 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 18,827 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 18,566 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 17,172 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 16,194 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 15,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres on wear bars/tread scuffs

Pass 17 Apr 2013 15,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 14,742 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 14,380 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2010 13,783 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 13,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,320 miles

n/s/f washer jet needs adjusting

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,523 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 10,259 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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OO02 LAB is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OO02 LAB, 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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OO02 LAB is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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The MOT history for OO02 LAB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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