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S300 RVN

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,117 mi
Last recorded50,117 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 RVN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 50,117 miles

Exhaust minor leak at flexi joint

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 50,117 miles

Exhaust minor leak at flexi joint

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 49,100 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 45,214 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 44,465 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 42,942 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 42,441 miles

Dash rear fog warning lamp staying on but foglamp warning on switch functioning correctly

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 41,593 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 40,794 miles

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

Rear fog warning lamp staying on on dash, one on switch is functioning correctly

Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,374 miles

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

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

Secondary rear fog lamp tell tale remains on continuously

Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,945 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog warning lamp on dashboard staying on,warning light in switch working as it should.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 35,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog warning lamp on dashboard staying on,warning light in switch working as it should.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 29,519 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 28,040 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,481 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 27,481 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,250 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,090 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,824 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 20,688 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 16,556 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 16,457 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,599 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 11,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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S300 RVN is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S300 RVN, 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 S300 RVN registered?

S300 RVN is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is S300 RVN safe to buy?

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