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KT08 BRY

2008 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,893 mi
Last recorded40,893 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 BRY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 40,893 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 39,691 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 37,704 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 37,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 37,057 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 35,329 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 33,410 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 31,997 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 29,602 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 26,836 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 23,993 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 21,614 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 17,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 15,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front antiroll bar clamp bushes have slight movment

slight play in rear arms

suspension corroded slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2013 12,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

slight play in nearside rear toe link arm

Pass 11 Apr 2012 9,841 miles

nearside front head light beam pattern slightly low

Pass 8 Apr 2011 6,418 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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KT08 BRY is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Blue 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 KT08 BRY, 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 KT08 BRY registered?

KT08 BRY is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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