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RL02 HFM

2002 Lotus Elise

Multi-colour Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,358 mi
Last recorded67,358 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 HFM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,358 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 63,142 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 62,667 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 31 Oct 2007 45,842 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,520 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,883 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack arms.

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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RL02 HFM is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Multi-colour with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 RL02 HFM, 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 RL02 HFM registered?

RL02 HFM is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is RL02 HFM safe to buy?

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