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RA51 NRL

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,054 mi
Last recorded14,054 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 14,054 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 13,802 miles

Rear reversing lights not working

Fail 16 Nov 2024 13,796 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reversing lights not working

Pass 27 Oct 2023 13,343 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 13,313 miles

all brake discs corroded inner faces

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 9 Jan 2009 13,187 miles

screen damaged outside swept area

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 12,739 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 10,970 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 9,937 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 NRL is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NRL, 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 NRL registered?

RA51 NRL is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is RA51 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 NRL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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