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RO52 VXC

2002 Lotus Elise 111S

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,820 mi
Last recorded26,820 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise 111S23,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 VXC
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 26,820 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 26,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 21,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 19,009 miles

SLIGHT IMBALANCE FRONT SHOX

Pass 7 Feb 2006 14,837 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise 111S?

Based on 1,126 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,183
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 34
Steering rack gaiter split 29
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RO52 VXC is a 2002 Lotus Elise 111S in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Lotus Elise 111S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 23,750 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 111S fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO52 VXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise 111S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lotus Elise 111S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RO52 VXC?

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What year was RO52 VXC registered?

RO52 VXC is a 2002 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is RO52 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 VXC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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