2008 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · LO06 TUS
2008 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 16,262 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO06 TUS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 16,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO06 TUS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Lotus Elise (LO06 TUS) between December 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
LO06 TUS Mileage History
- 12/12/202213,666 mi
- 13/12/202315,178 mi+1,512 mi
- 23/05/202515,739 mi+561 mi
- 23/05/202517,739 mi+2,000 mi
- 20/05/202616,262 mi-1,477 mi
Average of roughly 755 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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