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AU08 CRJ

2008 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

69,605 mi
Last recorded69,605 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 CRJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 69,605 miles

heatshield insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2026 69,600 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2025 53,064 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 45,569 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 39,751 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 38,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 35,718 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 34,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 33,170 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 27,958 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 23,947 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 21,514 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 18,329 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,791 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 17,352 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 16,728 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Jun 2012 13,412 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Jun 2011 12,337 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 CRJ is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AU08 CRJ, 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 CRJ registered?

AU08 CRJ is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is AU08 CRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 CRJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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