MOT Status
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86,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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VU02 OBH is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 VU02 OBH, 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 VU02 OBH registered?
VU02 OBH is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2002.
Is VU02 OBH safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU02 OBH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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