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RK08 BOH

2008 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,588 mi
Last recorded43,588 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 43,588 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 42,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 42,111 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 41,508 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner disc surfaces rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 41,508 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner disc surfaces rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 40,758 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 40,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 39,686 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 37,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 37,943 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,052 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,005 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 33,127 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 30,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre valve deteriorating

Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,698 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre valve deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2013 29,463 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,138 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,741 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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RK08 BOH is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RK08 BOH, 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 RK08 BOH registered?

RK08 BOH is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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