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R40 HYR

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

24,075 mi
Last recorded24,075 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 HYR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 24,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 23,944 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 23,881 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 23,803 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 23,596 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 23,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 23,489 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 23,288 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 23,063 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 22,898 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 22,734 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 22,502 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 22,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 22,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

h/brake effort on limit o/s weaker.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 21,454 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 21,013 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 20,604 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,826 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 19,170 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,170 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,472 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 17,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R40 HYR is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R40 HYR, 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 R40 HYR registered?

R40 HYR is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is R40 HYR safe to buy?

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