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E18 LTS

2008 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,200 mi
Last recorded24,200 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 24,200 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 24,200 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possibly blocked/faulty pump (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 23,708 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 23,673 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 23,556 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 22,178 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 22,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,413 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 9,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 6,769 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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E18 LTS is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E18 LTS, 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 E18 LTS registered?

E18 LTS is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is E18 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E18 LTS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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