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MV08 APF

2008 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,889 mi
Last recorded24,889 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 APF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 24,889 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 24,193 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 23,687 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 22,325 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 21,309 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 20,650 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 19,713 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 19,262 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 18,894 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 18,017 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Jul 2017 18,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2016 17,197 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 16,292 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 14,247 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 14,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 12,197 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 11,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 8,639 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 6,354 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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MV08 APF is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MV08 APF, 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 MV08 APF registered?

MV08 APF is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 July 2008.

Is MV08 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV08 APF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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