MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyres wearing on inside edges
front no plate damaged
off side exhaust tail pipe loose
slight play in steering u/j
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R16 HCR is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 R16 HCR, 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 R16 HCR registered?
R16 HCR is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 January 2002.
Is R16 HCR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R16 HCR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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