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M8 GTE

2008 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,644 mi
Last recorded67,644 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 GTE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 67,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 67,483 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 67,483 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 65,049 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 65,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 63,198 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 61,360 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 59,385 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 58,297 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 57,996 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 57,212 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 56,519 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,275 miles

Nearside Front has slight cracking of the tread

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear cable outer caseing split

Fail 3 Dec 2015 54,262 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front has slight cracking of the tread

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear cable outer caseing split

Fail 10 Sep 2015 54,186 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 50,115 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 43,982 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 43,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 37,274 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 37,274 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,415 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 29,414 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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M8 GTE is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M8 GTE, 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 M8 GTE registered?

M8 GTE is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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