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CN08 DRZ

2008 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,724 mi
Last recorded44,724 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 DRZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 44,724 miles

Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 42,465 miles

Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 40,387 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 38,145 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all four suspension hub knuckles (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 38,138 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all four suspension hub knuckles (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 36,548 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber is corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2021 36,534 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On insides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake application is slightly uneven

Nearside Front Shock absorber is corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake release is slightly uneven

Pass 8 Dec 2020 34,654 miles

Both front lamp units have condensation

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On insides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 34,647 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both front lamp units have condensation

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On insides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 33,307 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 33,307 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 31,571 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 31,571 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 28,427 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 28,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high Both front (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 25,244 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 25,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,240 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,965 miles

both front and rear brake discs rusty on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2014 17,086 miles

both front and rear brake discs rusty on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 14,722 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 14,722 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 10,867 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 7,922 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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CN08 DRZ is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN08 DRZ, 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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CN08 DRZ is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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