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479 EPB

2008 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,073 mi
Last recorded27,073 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration479 EPB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 27,073 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 26,617 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 25,906 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 25,425 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 24,959 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 24,390 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 23,774 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 22,403 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 20,441 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 17,719 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 14,540 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 14,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 12,973 miles

slight corrosion to inner edges of brake discs

slight damage to o/s/rear wheel

Pass 3 Oct 2012 11,106 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 9,155 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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479 EPB is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 27,504 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 479 EPB, 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 18 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 479 EPB registered?

479 EPB is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is 479 EPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 479 EPB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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