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AL08 TTY

2008 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,899 mi
Last recorded76,899 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL08 TTY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 76,899 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 75,659 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 74,344 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to suspension components front & rear

Pass 6 Oct 2022 73,451 miles

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

Front slight general corrosion to suspension components

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 71,742 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 71,742 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 70,222 miles

Front tyre tread scrubbed on both edges both sides

Pass 13 Apr 2019 64,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Stone chip on windscreen at time of test.

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

Nearside Rear Heat shield fitted in wheel arch slightly insecure at time of test.

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 57,049 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 51,613 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,567 miles

Engine idle speed hunting intermitantly

Engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,540 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 40,540 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,258 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,377 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 18,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 11,058 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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AL08 TTY is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,794cc 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 AL08 TTY, 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 AL08 TTY registered?

AL08 TTY is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is AL08 TTY safe to buy?

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