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ExpiredMileage
36,089 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Boot lid component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
undertray prevents view of testable items
Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears are slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
under trays fitted obscuring vision of testable items
o/s/r brake grabbing slightly
underside components including brakes lines and suspension cant be visually inspected as full under floor panels fitted
both front tyres cracking very slightly in treads
brake fluid reservoir and master cylinder under front bodywork and connot be visually inspected without dismantling front of car
n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread
under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all chassis and suspension components
components underside cannot be visually inspected due to undertrays
n/s/r tyre wearing slightly lower on inner edge
all 4 suspension strut coil spring cups starting to deteriorate but spring still secure
both rear brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces with rusty pitting
all four suspension coil spring holding collets n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r upper and lower collets starting to weaken chipping away
both rear brake discs wearing uneven with rusty pitting on faces
rear brake discs wearing slightly uneven on inner faces
rear inner brake pads wearing thin
suspension spring cups all four corners starting to deteriorate slightly but still well supported
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear brake discs wearing slightly uneven on inner faces
rear inner brake pads wearing thin
suspension spring cups all four corners starting to deteriorate slightly but still well supported
both front shocker spring mounts weakening/corroded slightly
both rear shocker spring mounts weakening/corroded slightly
n/s/r secondary sidelight inop
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
eml on
n/s/f suspension upper spring cup weakening
o/s/f suspension spring cups weakening
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
eml on
n/s/f suspension upper spring cup weakening
o/s/f suspension spring cups weakening
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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S321 ABM is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 S321 ABM, 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 S321 ABM registered?
S321 ABM is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 June 2002.
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