MOT Status
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103,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
offside rear steering / suspension arm track rod end ball joint worn.as marked,will require attention
slight noise from offside front wheel bearing?
slight play nearside front upper balljoint mounting area,may require attention. as marked
slight play offside rear hub / suspension area
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
slight noise from offside front wheel bearing?
slight play offside rear hub / suspension area
Offside Rear parking brake effort low
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front inner brake pads worn
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
front inner brake pads worn
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under shields fitted obscuring vision
front tyre treads starting to wear close to tread wear bars
rear brake pads wearing?
front brake pads worn / wearing
nearside rear tyre worn low on tread, close to tread wear bars
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
front brake pads worn / wearing
nearside rear tyre worn low on tread, close to tread wear bars
play in nearside rear wheel bearing
front brake pads worn
under panels fitted, unable to see all components
nearside rear tyre on tread wear bars
under panels fitted , unable to see all components
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint as marked (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear tyre on tread wear bars
under panels fitted , unable to see all components
Nearside Rear One of two side lights not working
accident damage to rear of vehicle
coolant level low
offside rear 1 of 2 sidelights inoperative
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement caliper binding resulting in pad wear on offside (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear One of two side lights not working
coolant level low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake imbalance 25% max 25%.
rear brake discs slightly corroded.
bodyhas undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components
engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components
front wiper split
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front wiper split
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
near side light aim little high
175/55/16, nearside and offside front tyre treads for perishing, both rear brake discs(inner faces) corroding.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S11 PUR is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 S11 PUR, 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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S11 PUR is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 December 2002.
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