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YE52 NDK

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,703 mi
Last recorded6,703 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 NDK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 6,703 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 6,036 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 6,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 5,491 miles

offside front driving light inop.

Fail 6 May 2008 4,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 4,863 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 4,204 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 4,131 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 3,036 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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YE52 NDK is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE52 NDK, 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 YE52 NDK registered?

YE52 NDK is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is YE52 NDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE52 NDK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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