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RO52 VVU

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,680 mi
Last recorded25,680 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 VVU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 May 2009 25,680 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 25,067 miles

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

Surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 23 May 2007 24,632 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear brake disc inner braking surfaces

Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,783 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 20,120 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 VVU is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 RO52 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

RO52 VVU is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 November 2002.

Is RO52 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 VVU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO52 VVU have outstanding finance?

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