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M22 GCB

2008 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,545 mi
Last recorded52,545 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 GCB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 52,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 51,305 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 50,117 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 48,353 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 48,064 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 47,053 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 46,017 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 44,496 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2016 42,113 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

flasher unit sticky

front reg plate damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2015 37,824 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,037 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,122 miles

rear tyre treads slightly uneven

Pass 25 Jul 2012 15,182 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 13,580 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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M22 GCB is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M22 GCB, 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 M22 GCB registered?

M22 GCB is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is M22 GCB safe to buy?

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