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Year2002
0-60mph5.7 sec
FuelPetrol
Power122 BHP
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LOTUS 16V

General information

Make LOTUS
Model ELISE 16V
Colour Maroon
Year of manufacture 2002
Top speed 125 mph
0 - 60 mph 5.7 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 122 BHP
Max. torque 168 Nm at 4.500 rpm
Engine capacity 1.796 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 30.1 mpg
Consumption extra urban 46.3 mpg
Consumption combined 38.7 mpg
CO2 emission 177 g/km
CO2 label I
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-06-23
Pictures 12
Listing price View report
source: cargurus.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-08-29
MOT pass rate
66 %
MOT passed 19
Failed MOT tests 10
Total advice items 71
Total items failed 16
MOT #29 2023-08-30 13:16
MOT test number 282746187834
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-08-29
MOT #28 2023-08-30 11:18
MOT test number 117429796857
Result Failed
Fail
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MOT #27 2022-07-25 10:21
MOT test number 351750630255
Result Passed
MOT #26 2021-06-18 07:53
MOT test number 302650468040
Result Passed
MOT #25 2020-07-11 10:51
MOT test number 198814805796
Result Passed
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MOT #24 2020-07-11 08:00
MOT test number 321842413242
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
MOT #23 2019-07-01 11:50
MOT test number 458027633374
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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MOT #22 2019-06-28 08:23
MOT test number 655691294632
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MOT #21 2018-08-04 11:26
MOT test number 122023869263
Result Passed
Advice
Rear tyre valves split
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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MOT #20 2018-08-04 08:53
MOT test number 254992883060
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Rear tyre valves split
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MOT #19 2017-08-04 10:46
MOT test number 633501850526
Result Passed
MOT #18 2016-08-18 09:43
MOT test number 485601346278
Result Passed
Advice
Os front tyre has worn unevenly
Advice
Wipers are smeary
MOT #17 2016-08-10 09:19
MOT test number 172829471186
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advice
Os front tyre has worn unevenly
Fail
Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
Advice
Wipers are smeary
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MOT #16 2015-08-19 12:56
MOT test number 570490981650
Result Passed
Advice
FRONT & REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED - Check at service
MOT #15 2015-08-13 08:02
MOT test number 339792680256
Result Failed
Advice
FRONT & REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED - Check at service
Fail
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
MOT #14 2014-08-22 14:05
MOT test number 355564134202
Result Passed
Notice
Front coil springs are very corroded
Notice
Play in rack os
Notice
Rear tyres have worn to 2.5-3mm
MOT #13 2014-08-22 09:30
MOT test number 787994334228
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Notice
Play in rack os
Fail
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Notice
Rear tyres have worn to 2.5-3mm
Fail
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Notice
Front coil springs are very corroded
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MOT #12 2013-08-13 16:15
MOT test number 176945923268
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Nail in offside front tyre
Advice
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
MOT #11 2013-08-13 15:12
MOT test number 237735123232
Result Failed
Advice
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Notice
Nail in offside front tyre
Advice
Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Notice
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Notice
Front wiper blade smearing screen
Advice
Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Notice
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MOT #10 2012-08-14 14:48
MOT test number 187957522271
Result Passed
Notice
Ns rear shock becoming slightly damp
Notice
Slight movement in steering os
Notice
Brake discs becoming slightly corroded
MOT #9 2011-08-10 12:37
MOT test number 479992221221
Result Passed
Notice
Slight play o/s steering.
MOT #8 2010-08-16 14:20
MOT test number 641808420278
Result Passed
MOT #7 2009-08-18 10:12
MOT test number 272150139211
Result Passed
MOT #6 2009-08-12 10:49
MOT test number 582994529212
Result Failed
Fail
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
MOT #5 2008-08-22 17:23
MOT test number 234815438284
Result Passed
Notice
Rear number plate
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MOT #4 2007-08-15 17:34
MOT test number 794797227246
Result Passed
Notice
Complete vehicle under tray fitted
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Corosion to road springs
Notice
Unable to see brake resevoir
Notice
Corosion to suspension items
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Slight corosion to metal brake pipes
MOT #3 2006-12-18 10:31
MOT test number 480152056418
Result Passed
MOT #2 2005-11-11 12:51
MOT test number 731755915371
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
MOT #1 2005-11-11 12:51
MOT test number 663965715378
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Lower Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advice
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 September 2024
MOT Expires: 29 August 2024
Tax status 1 September 2024
Days left 127
MOT expiry date 29 August 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 48
Band I
Single payment (12 months) £ 320,00,-
Single six month payment £ 176,00,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 336,00,-
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Owner history

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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 30
First mileage registration 2002-11-21
Last registration 2023-08-30
Complete history See info
Registration #1 2002-11-21 19 mi
Registration #2 2005-11-11 29.337 mi
Registration #3 2006-12-18 39.383 mi
Registration #4 2007-08-15 44.605 mi
Registration #5 2008-08-22 51.771 mi
Registration #6 2009-08-12 62.014 mi
Registration #7 2009-08-18 62.014 mi
Registration #8 2010-08-16 77.186 mi
Registration #9 2011-08-10 91.997 mi
Registration #10 2012-08-14 106.848 mi
Registration #11 2013-08-13 120.089 mi
Registration #12 2013-08-13 120.089 mi
Registration #13 2014-08-22 134.223 mi
Registration #14 2014-08-22 134.223 mi
Registration #15 2015-08-13 147.640 mi
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1701 mm
Height 1148 mm
Length 3276 mm
Wheel base 2300 mm
Kerb weight 785 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 32 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of axles 2
Engine number 18K4FN06M513360

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