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M8 OMF

2004 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,092 mi
Last recorded28,092 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 OMF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 28,092 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,398 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 24,211 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,211 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,776 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 20,423 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,423 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 20,375 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 12,918 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to tread blocks

nearside front tyre starting to perrish in tread

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre has damage to tread blocks

offside front tyre starting to perrish in tread

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Nov 2007 12,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre has damage to tread blocks

nearside front tyre starting to perrish in tread

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre has damage to tread blocks

offside front tyre starting to perrish in tread

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear worn on outer edge

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 OMF is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 34,392 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 OMF, 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 22 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M8 OMF?

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What year was M8 OMF registered?

M8 OMF is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is M8 OMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 OMF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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