MOT Status
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55,371 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring seat corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring seat corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower spring seat corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Spring seat corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower spring seat corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower spring seat corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front spring lower seat slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear spring lower seat slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front spring lower seat slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear spring lower seat slightly deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi-pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both front tyres
ex slight leak front pipe
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W33 GNJ is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 W33 GNJ, 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 W33 GNJ registered?
W33 GNJ is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 September 2002.
Is W33 GNJ safe to buy?
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