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T111 GTR

2002 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,532 mi
Last recorded87,532 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT111 GTR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 87,532 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 87,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2016 86,306 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,992 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 81,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight pitting on rear brake discs

Pass 25 Jun 2010 81,406 miles

slight pitting on rear brake discs

Pass 24 Jun 2009 78,513 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 78,513 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 69,357 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,450 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 16,132 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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T111 GTR is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T111 GTR, 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 T111 GTR registered?

T111 GTR is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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