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A3 MVR

2008 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,595 mi
Last recorded59,595 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 MVR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 59,595 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 59,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 58,628 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 57,627 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 57,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 57,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 56,858 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 54,917 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,079 miles

Complete under body covered with trays unable to inspect components.

Fail 6 Oct 2017 53,078 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Complete under body covered with trays unable to inspect components.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 49,052 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 41,278 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 40,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 35,591 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,079 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 232,166 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 23,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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A3 MVR is a 2008 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A3 MVR, 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 A3 MVR registered?

A3 MVR is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is A3 MVR safe to buy?

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