MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,980 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front noise from wheel/brake
unable to view various underside components
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
underneath inspection limited to the componants that are visable and not covered by covers
all brake discs corroded, suggest strip and service all brakes.
all brake discs, worn/corroded/scored
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
wiperblade smearing slightly
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RF02 XGG is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 RF02 XGG, 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 RF02 XGG registered?
RF02 XGG is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 April 2002.
Is RF02 XGG safe to buy?
The MOT history for RF02 XGG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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