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EU08 HDH

2008 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,299 mi
Last recorded123,299 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 HDH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 123,299 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective high beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 116,395 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 110,594 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 110,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 105,884 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 105,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 101,018 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 99,686 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 96,918 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 89,573 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 83,766 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 77,647 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 69,901 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 51,431 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 41,254 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Dec 2011 33,537 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 33,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 25,475 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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EU08 HDH is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EU08 HDH, 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 EU08 HDH registered?

EU08 HDH is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EU08 HDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 HDH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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