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CU08 OTC

2008 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

43,992 mi
Last recorded43,992 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 OTC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 43,992 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 43,563 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 41,942 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 41,336 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 40,723 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 37,654 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 35,359 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 32,099 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 31,636 miles

ADVISE F ront tyre's worn right down on inside of tyre's pos. tracking out ?

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,897 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 20,984 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 17,006 miles

Both front track rod end ball joints slightly leaking grease - no damage to dust covers though

Fail 16 May 2013 17,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front track rod end ball joints slightly leaking grease - no damage to dust covers though

Pass 14 Jun 2012 13,942 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 9,017 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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CU08 OTC is a 2008 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CU08 OTC, 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

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What year was CU08 OTC registered?

CU08 OTC is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is CU08 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 OTC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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