2008 Lotus Elise S2 - 22,805 Miles

KEY FACTS

• This Lotus Elise S2 is a lightweight British roadster, featuring an appealing factory specification.
• It is powered by a naturally aspirated 1.8-litre inline-four, delivering 133bhp to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission.
• First registered in April 2008, this Elise has been with the seller for four years.
• The odometer shows just 22,805 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The car is finished in Storm Titanium over a red leather-trimmed cabin.
• It rides on a set of six-spoke alloy wheels.
• Equipment includes a hard top, air conditioning, a cup holder, a trinket tray, an Alpine stereo, and the Touring Pack, which adds leather interior trim, additional sound insulation, electric windows, and auxiliary front driving lights, among other features.
• Accompanying the sale are the service booklet, owner’s handbook and various invoices.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: minor blemishes and a kerb mark on the wheels.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 12 May 2026 at 22,805 miles, resulting in a clean, first-time pass.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This Elise’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out in October 2025 at 22,791 miles by Craig Moncrieff Cars, who also carried out a service in August 2024 at 22,764 miles.
• Prior to this, T.O. Bassett serviced the car in March 2020 at 20,863 miles.

Dates and Mileages:

• Aug 2008 - 1,100 miles - Lotus Silverstone (evidenced)
• Apr 2010 - 2,885 miles - Lotus Silverstone (evidenced)
• Mar 2011 - 4,815 miles - Lotus Silverstone (evidenced)
• Dec 2011 - 14,187 miles - Stratstone Lotus, Stourbridge (evidenced)
• Apr 2013 - 16,273 miles - Clive Atthowe Tuning, Norwich (evidenced)
• Apr 2015 - 17,804 miles - Clive Atthowe Tuning, Norwich (evidenced)
• Apr 2016 - 17,999 miles - Allon White Sports Cars, Cranfield (evidenced)
• Mar 2018 - 18,829 miles - Allon White Sports Cars, Cranfield (evidenced)
• Mar 2020 - 20,683 miles - T.O. Bassett, Forge Garage, Lamberhurst (evidenced)
• Aug 2024 - 22,764 miles - Craig Moncrieff Cars Lotus Specialist, Edinburgh (evidenced)
• Oct 2025 - 22,791 miles - Craig Moncrieff Cars, Lotus Specialist, Edinburgh (evidenced)

SUMMARY

The Lotus Elise S2 is a celebrated lightweight sports car, renowned for its agile handling and pure driving experience. This particular example benefits from a comprehensive service history and desirable factory options, including the Touring Pack and air conditioning, making it a well-equipped and engaging road car. With its low mileage and recent maintenance, it promises to be a rewarding companion for B-road sprints and weekend adventures for its next enthusiast owner.

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