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EU08 HCY

2008 Lotus Elise · Petrol · 1796cc

Yellow Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourYellow
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Lotus Elise Petrol 1796cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 77,926 miles on the clock, averaging 5,350 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EU08 HCY

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,926
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,350

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading77,926 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,246
Average per year5,350
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU08 HCY 20k34k49k63k78k '11'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,926 miles
Since last MOT+3,246 miles
PASS
Mileage74,680 miles
Since last MOT+7,751 miles
PASS
Mileage66,929 miles
Since last MOT+3,001 miles
PASS
Mileage63,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,928 miles
Since last MOT+4,321 miles
PASS
Mileage59,607 miles
Since last MOT+2,110 miles
PASS
Mileage57,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,497 miles
Since last MOT+4,342 miles
PASS
Mileage53,155 miles
Since last MOT+5,186 miles
PASS
Mileage47,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,969 miles
Since last MOT+6,168 miles
PASS
Mileage41,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,801 miles
Since last MOT+8,736 miles
PASS
Mileage33,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,065 miles
Since last MOT+13,169 miles
PASS
Mileage19,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,896 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 HCY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EU08 HCY

What car is EU08 HCY?

EU08 HCY is an yellow Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EU08 HCY?

The last recorded mileage for EU08 HCY was 77,926 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU08 HCY passed its MOT?

EU08 HCY has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2022.

Is EU08 HCY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU08 HCY is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EU08 HCY?

EU08 HCY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.