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GX08 JXG

2008 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,201 mi
Last recorded43,201 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 JXG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 43,201 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 42,943 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 42,943 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 42,297 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 40,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth very close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth very close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 38,271 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 36,556 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 35,097 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 33,212 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 31,800 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 27,744 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 24,560 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 21,727 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 18,751 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,726 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 14,043 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,845 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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GX08 JXG is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GX08 JXG, 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 GX08 JXG registered?

GX08 JXG is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is GX08 JXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX08 JXG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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