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L8 USR

2007 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

21,236 mi
Last recorded21,236 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 USR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 21,236 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 19,802 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 18,366 miles

All steering/suspension components corroding/corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 4 May 2022 18,202 miles

All hub carriers corroded but not seriously weakened.

All shock absorbers corroded but not seriously weakened.

Both front shock absorber upper mounts corroding.

Coil spring corroded All suspension coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 17,770 miles

All hub carriers corroded but not seriously weakened.

All shock absorbers and coil springs corroded but not seriously weakened.

All suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened.

Both front shock absorber upper mounts corroding.

Pass 23 Jun 2020 16,968 miles

All hub carriers corroded but not seriously weakened.

All shock absorbers and coil springs corroded but not seriously weakened.

All suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened.

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber mount corroding.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber mount corroding.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 16,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 14,472 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 14,472 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 14,329 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 11,923 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 11,814 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 11,451 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 10,844 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 9,095 miles

n/s/f door mirror slightly loose

Pass 19 Mar 2010 8,658 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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L8 USR is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 29,289 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 L8 USR, 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 19 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L8 USR registered?

L8 USR is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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