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RO52 NRZ

2002 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 57,174 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 56,973 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,710 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,489 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

slight free play at nearside of steering rack

Fail 29 Jun 2016 56,489 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

unable to visually inspect exhaust system for cat. as system is covered

Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,540 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 54,917 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 54,916 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,164 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 50,995 miles

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,698 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 46,454 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,096 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,859 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,267 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 31,142 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 NRZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RO52 NRZ, 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 RO52 NRZ registered?

RO52 NRZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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The MOT history for RO52 NRZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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