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RA51 NPD

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

56,917 mi
Last recorded56,917 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 NPD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 56,917 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 47,913 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 42,972 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 42,444 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 41,313 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 40,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 38,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 38,506 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2016 38,018 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,728 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,194 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 35,621 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 34,582 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 31,252 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 30,007 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 29,998 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,837 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,841 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 21,552 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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RA51 NPD is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RA51 NPD, 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 RA51 NPD registered?

RA51 NPD is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is RA51 NPD safe to buy?

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