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M8 VSE

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,837 mi
Last recorded53,837 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 VSE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 53,837 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 53,765 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 53,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 53,575 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 53,513 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 53,176 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 53,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 52,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 52,961 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 51,696 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 51,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,844 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small stonechips on windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,384 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

stonechips on windscreen

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 VSE is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VSE, 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.

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What year was M8 VSE registered?

M8 VSE is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is M8 VSE safe to buy?

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