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AU08 CPN

2008 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,897 mi
Last recorded23,897 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 CPN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 23,897 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 18,771 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 16,530 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 13,857 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 12,787 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 12,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Slight corrosion to front brake discs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs inner faces slight corrosion.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 12,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Slight corrosion to front brake discs.

rear brake discs inner faces slight corrosion.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 12,028 miles

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

wiper smearing screen

Fail 24 Mar 2014 12,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wiper smearing screen

Pass 13 Nov 2012 11,334 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 10,243 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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AU08 CPN is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU08 CPN, 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 AU08 CPN registered?

AU08 CPN is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is AU08 CPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 CPN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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