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RV02 UYN

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,039 mi
Last recorded21,039 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 UYN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,039 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 21,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,450 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 16,148 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 13,482 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 13,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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RV02 UYN is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey 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 RV02 UYN, 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 RV02 UYN registered?

RV02 UYN is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 March 2002.

Is RV02 UYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV02 UYN 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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