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MS07 MAD

2008 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

30,077 mi
Last recorded30,077 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS07 MAD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 30,077 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 30,056 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 29,900 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 29,734 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 29,196 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 29,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 28,188 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges x 2

Pass 14 Jun 2018 27,483 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

under trays fitted over some testable items

Pass 7 Jul 2017 26,117 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 19,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 19,415 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 17,201 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 14,825 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 12,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MS07 MAD is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MS07 MAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MS07 MAD registered?

MS07 MAD is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is MS07 MAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS07 MAD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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