2008 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · F1 JNC
2008 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 43,670 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F1 JNC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2023
- 43,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F1 JNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Lotus Elise (F1 JNC) between October 2021 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
F1 JNC Mileage History
- 29/10/202138,359 mi
- 05/11/202138,361 mi+2 mi
- 19/05/202343,670 mi+5,309 mi
Average of roughly 3,422 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Lotus Lotus Elise S2 (Toyota-engined)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Toe Link Wear/FailureSerious
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- 2ZZ-GE Oil Starvation on TrackSerious
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