MOT Status
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27,871 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine covers and undertrays installed, unable to inspect certain items.
Engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to check certain items.
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working Nsf side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working No washers working on front screen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both front tyres scrubbing on edges.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU08 FVW 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 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 AU08 FVW, 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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How do I check the history of AU08 FVW?
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What year was AU08 FVW registered?
AU08 FVW is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 July 2008.
Is AU08 FVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for AU08 FVW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AU08 FVW have outstanding finance?
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