2008 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · RK08 BNO
2008 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2008. Recorded mileage 35,238 miles. MOT valid until 28/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,238 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1796cc
RK08 BNO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 35,238 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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RK08 BNO Mileage History
- 22/09/202134,913 mi
- 17/10/202535,238 mi+325 mi
- 29/10/202535,238 mi
Average of roughly 79 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
RK08 BNO 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 (RK08 BNO) between September 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 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 (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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