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WWU 688

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,733 mi
Last recorded59,733 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWU 688
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 59,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 56,366 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 54,983 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 53,341 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 52,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2021 52,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 48,946 miles

All brake disc inner edges slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2020 48,946 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

All brake disc inner edges slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 45,094 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 38,200 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 34,138 miles

Front reg plate cracked

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Undertray fitted to underside not allowing complete inspection on fuel/brake lines

Pass 9 Dec 2015 29,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 25,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 25,361 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 25,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 25,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 22,378 miles

front pads appear low

rear discs surface corrosion on inner faces

rear pads appear low

Pass 7 Jan 2012 21,620 miles

n/s/rear brake pad worn low

o/s/front inner brake pad worn low

o/s/front tyre low on inner thread

rear brake disc surface corrosion on inside

Pass 12 Jan 2011 21,124 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

rear discs poor condition on inner faces

Pass 20 Jan 2010 20,415 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit

rear discs surface corrosion

rear pads appear low

Pass 23 Jan 2009 18,548 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 16,839 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 14,610 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 13,302 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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WWU 688 is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WWU 688, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WWU 688 registered?

WWU 688 is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is WWU 688 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWU 688 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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