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AU08 FVS

2008 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,578 mi
Last recorded17,578 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 17,578 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 17,146 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 17,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 16,340 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 14,998 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 14,269 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 13,912 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 13,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 12,193 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 11,454 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 9,311 miles

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

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 6 Jun 2014 6,878 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 5,368 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 3,639 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 2,364 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)

Small cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Unable to test some under bonnet items due to screwed down panels

Fail 1 Apr 2011 2,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Small cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Unable to test some under bonnet items due to screwed down panels

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 FVS is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FVS, 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 FVS registered?

AU08 FVS is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is AU08 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 FVS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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