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RY02 TXT

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,112 mi
Last recorded38,112 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 TXT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 38,112 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,602 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 31,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,211 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 16,959 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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RY02 TXT is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RY02 TXT, 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 RY02 TXT registered?

RY02 TXT is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 May 2002.

Is RY02 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY02 TXT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY02 TXT have outstanding finance?

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