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DXZ 7171

2008 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,759 mi
Last recorded30,759 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 7171
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 30,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jun 2025 30,746 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2024 30,620 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 30,620 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 30,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 30,533 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 30,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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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DXZ 7171 is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DXZ 7171, 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 DXZ 7171 registered?

DXZ 7171 is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DXZ 7171 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXZ 7171 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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