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YR52 OUD

2002 Lotus Elise 111S

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,810 mi
Last recorded34,810 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise 111S23,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 OUD
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,810 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,352 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 25,335 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 25,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 18,150 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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YR52 OUD is a 2002 Lotus Elise 111S in Red 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 YR52 OUD, 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

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What year was YR52 OUD registered?

YR52 OUD is a 2002 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is YR52 OUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR52 OUD 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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