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RY02 TYT

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,460 mi
Last recorded75,460 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 TYT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 75,460 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 74,847 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 74,847 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 74,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 74,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 73,560 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 71,934 miles

Offside Rear Inner Toe link has slight play

Fail 23 Oct 2019 71,934 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Toe link has slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2018 69,766 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 68,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 65,546 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,963 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 64,963 miles

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 64,923 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,927 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 64,923 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 64,653 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 64,653 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 62,804 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 52,215 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 52,215 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,843 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 TYT is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RY02 TYT, 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

How do I check the history of RY02 TYT?

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What year was RY02 TYT registered?

RY02 TYT is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 June 2002.

Is RY02 TYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY02 TYT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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