2008 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · JL02 USL
2008 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 19,942 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JL02 USL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 19,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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JL02 USL Mileage History
- 07/06/202317,437 mi
- 10/06/202418,495 mi+1,058 mi
- 10/06/202519,942 mi+1,447 mi
Average of roughly 1,247 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
JL02 USL 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 (JL02 USL) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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