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S321 ABM

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,089 mi
Last recorded36,089 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 ABM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 36,089 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 36,057 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 35,782 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 35,782 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 35,572 miles

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))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 35,572 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 32,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 30,550 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 28,916 miles

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

underside components including brakes lines and suspension cant be visually inspected as full under floor panels fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 27,133 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 25,515 miles

components underside cannot be visually inspected due to undertrays

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly lower on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 24,331 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 22,815 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 19,459 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 19,459 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 16,962 miles

both front shocker spring mounts weakening/corroded slightly

both rear shocker spring mounts weakening/corroded slightly

n/s/r secondary sidelight inop

Pass 8 Nov 2011 14,861 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 14,861 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 11,889 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 9,819 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 8,682 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 7,665 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 4,930 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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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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