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S200 TMB

2002 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

40,682 mi
Last recorded40,682 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS200 TMB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 40,682 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 34,163 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 26,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 20,555 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 19,180 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 16,696 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 14,906 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 14,666 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 14,094 miles

Bottom of engine/chassis covered

Front tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2015 13,542 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 12,964 miles

scratches to windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2013 12,154 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 12,097 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 12,063 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 11,699 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 11,287 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 10,844 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 10,130 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 8,165 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 7,600 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 6,347 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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S200 TMB is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S200 TMB, 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 S200 TMB registered?

S200 TMB is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is S200 TMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S200 TMB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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