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N18 LLW

2008 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

15,986 mi
Last recorded15,986 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 LLW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 15,986 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 15,303 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 14,389 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 14,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 12,961 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 10,642 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 9,233 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 8,208 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 7,287 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 6,550 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 6,278 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 5,865 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 5,458 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 4,917 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 4,359 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 3,675 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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N18 LLW is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N18 LLW, 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

How do I check the history of N18 LLW?

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What year was N18 LLW registered?

N18 LLW is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is N18 LLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N18 LLW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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