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RO52 NRY

2002 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,174 mi
Last recorded57,174 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 NRY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2019 57,174 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,391 miles

front tyres wearing thin

Fail 2 Nov 2009 35,389 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,392 miles

advise front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2006 29,505 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 23,673 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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RO52 NRY is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RO52 NRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO52 NRY registered?

RO52 NRY is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is RO52 NRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 NRY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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