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T8 TDP

2005 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,111 mi
Last recorded27,111 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 TDP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 27,111 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 26,237 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 25,520 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 25,484 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 24,876 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 24,474 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 23,704 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 22,165 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 19,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,086 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,436 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 13,192 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 10,886 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 9,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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T8 TDP is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2005 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 31,970 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 T8 TDP, 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 21 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T8 TDP registered?

T8 TDP is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is T8 TDP safe to buy?

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