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S8 LOT

2004 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,770 mi
Last recorded25,770 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 25,770 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 25,568 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 24,688 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 24,223 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 24,223 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 23,359 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 22,539 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 21,314 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 20,519 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 19,492 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 185,561 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 30 Apr 2014 16,675 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 15,362 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,884 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 20 Apr 2011 12,123 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 11,273 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 10,410 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 9,455 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 8,648 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 8,648 miles

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

offside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm

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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S8 LOT is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 34,392 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 S8 LOT, 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 22 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S8 LOT registered?

S8 LOT is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is S8 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 LOT shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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