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RK08 BNJ

2008 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

16,285 mi
Last recorded16,285 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 BNJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 16,285 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 15,902 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 15,435 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 14,797 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 14,283 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 14,283 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 13,584 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 13,377 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 12,744 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 12,305 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 12,058 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2015 11,410 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 10,254 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 9,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 6,428 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 4,919 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 4,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RK08 BNJ is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RK08 BNJ, 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 RK08 BNJ registered?

RK08 BNJ is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is RK08 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 BNJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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