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AU58 ENN

2008 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,631 mi
Last recorded75,631 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 ENN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 75,631 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 74,827 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 74,812 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 73,135 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 70,970 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 66,405 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 59,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,155 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under covers obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components & mountings

Fail 5 Aug 2019 52,153 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under covers obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components & mountings

Pass 23 Mar 2018 49,328 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 49,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 44,933 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 44,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 42,615 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)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 42,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 31,297 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 24,595 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 17,150 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 17,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 13,199 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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AU58 ENN is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU58 ENN, 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 AU58 ENN registered?

AU58 ENN is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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