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RY02 TYU

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,681 mi
Last recorded12,681 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 TYU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 12,681 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 12,498 miles

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

screws and two bolts missing under cover rear

Pass 8 Aug 2009 11,070 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 9,887 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 8,107 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 6,338 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 6,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 TYU is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RY02 TYU, 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 RY02 TYU registered?

RY02 TYU is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is RY02 TYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY02 TYU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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