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BB04 BRA

2008 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,504 mi
Last recorded49,504 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB04 BRA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 49,504 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 48,693 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 47,301 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 46,702 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 45,094 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 43,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face and only 25% of brake pad face being used. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 42,977 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and only using roughly 30% of disc area on brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 42,977 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and only using roughly 30% of disc area on brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 40,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 38,536 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 35,790 miles

covers fitted obscuring the view of some underside componets

front and rear discs becoming corroded on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2016 32,324 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 28,341 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 26,334 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 23,343 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 23,343 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 19,717 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 13,710 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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BB04 BRA is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BB04 BRA, 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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BB04 BRA is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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