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GN58 EKO

2008 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,545 mi
Last recorded83,545 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN58 EKO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 83,545 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 82,600 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 81,107 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 81,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 78,566 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 76,399 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,030 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 73,625 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 71,473 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 68,014 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,938 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,152 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,369 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,887 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,627 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,231 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 25,231 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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GN58 EKO is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GN58 EKO, 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 GN58 EKO registered?

GN58 EKO is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is GN58 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN58 EKO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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