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S111 ALH

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,863 mi
Last recorded96,863 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 ALH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 96,863 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 96,049 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 94,668 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 94,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 92,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle undershields fitted preventing inspection of some testable items

Fail 28 Jun 2019 92,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle undershields fitted preventing inspection of some testable items

Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,343 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 92,342 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 90,743 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 87,412 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 85,691 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 82,745 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 82,620 miles

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

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

slight play in steering

Pass 24 Apr 2013 73,693 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 63,962 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 61,436 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,269 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,000 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 56,000 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 45,182 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 33,601 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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S111 ALH is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S111 ALH, 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 S111 ALH registered?

S111 ALH is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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