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S13 MYL

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,298 mi
Last recorded38,298 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 MYL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2024 38,298 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 35,439 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 29,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 22,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 18,698 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 18,698 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Aug 2019 18,692 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc. surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 18,594 miles

Central mirror damage

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

under trays

Pass 12 Sep 2015 18,363 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,070 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge and cracking 175 55r16

Pass 11 Oct 2013 17,458 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 17,169 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 16,974 miles

wiper blade rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2011 16,694 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 16,146 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 15,743 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 15,444 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 15,113 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 14,511 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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S13 MYL is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S13 MYL, 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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S13 MYL is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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