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JL02 USL

2008 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

19,942 mi
Last recorded19,942 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL02 USL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 19,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 18,495 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 17,437 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Evidence of oil leak from engine or transmission, under tray is damp with oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 17,403 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 17,002 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 14,633 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 13,752 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 12,297 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 10,043 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 5,565 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 5,557 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 5,283 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 4,840 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 2,660 miles

both rear tyre wearing low on tread

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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JL02 USL is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JL02 USL, 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 JL02 USL registered?

JL02 USL is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is JL02 USL safe to buy?

The MOT history for JL02 USL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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