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S111 MCB

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,131 mi
Last recorded32,131 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 32,131 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 32,050 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 32,050 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 31,358 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2018 31,062 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,951 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,292 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 29,292 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,002 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 27,435 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 27,386 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,118 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 27,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 26,238 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 26,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,017 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,951 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,692 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,377 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 12,205 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 MCB is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MCB, 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 S111 MCB registered?

S111 MCB is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is S111 MCB safe to buy?

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