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R111 YGB

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,886 mi
Last recorded40,886 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 YGB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 40,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front nearside tyre deep crackes & split in tread & sidewall

front offside tyre deep crackes & split in tread & sidewall

Fail 19 Feb 2011 40,831 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 40,831 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 39,602 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 36,162 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 33,735 miles

rear tyres wearing low on tread.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,306 miles

slight side to side movement in handbrake lever.

small cracks in tread on both front tyres.

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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R111 YGB is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R111 YGB, 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 R111 YGB registered?

R111 YGB is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is R111 YGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 YGB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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