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AU08 FVW

2008 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,871 mi
Last recorded27,871 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 27,871 miles

Engine covers and undertrays installed, unable to inspect certain items.

Pass 30 Jan 2025 25,559 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to check certain items.

Pass 4 Apr 2024 22,789 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 22,136 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 22,136 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 20,823 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 20,731 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 20,497 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 19,840 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 19,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 19,017 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 19,017 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 17,704 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 17,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 14,206 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 12,709 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 11,247 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 8,802 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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