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R28 LOT

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,651 mi
Last recorded51,651 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2019 51,651 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 49,435 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 46,448 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 41,928 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 37,743 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 36,254 miles

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

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 31,473 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 26,065 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 23,891 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,701 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 18,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 15,442 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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R28 LOT is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R28 LOT, 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 R28 LOT registered?

R28 LOT is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is R28 LOT safe to buy?

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