MOT Status
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43,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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)
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)
Both front track rod end ball joints slightly leaking grease - no damage to dust covers though
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
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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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.
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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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