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CN08 JZE

2008 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,810 mi
Last recorded66,810 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 JZE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 66,810 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 66,562 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 66,288 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 66,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 65,092 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 64,263 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s track rod ends corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,693 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

front and rear upper and lower suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 57,861 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 53,481 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,304 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,052 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,536 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe slightly loose

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 JZE is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CN08 JZE, 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 CN08 JZE registered?

CN08 JZE is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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