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18 JAG

2008 Lotus Exige

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,237 mi
Last recorded57,237 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 JAG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 57,237 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 57,126 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 56,855 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 56,506 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 56,252 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 55,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 55,136 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 54,017 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 52,499 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 50,542 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,750 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 38,736 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 32,045 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Exige?

Based on 20,795 MOT tests across 2,298 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
1,345
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 417
Headlamp aim too high 214
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 205
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 178
Headlamp aim too low 155
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18 JAG is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 27,338 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Exige fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 417 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 18 JAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Exige typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 18 JAG registered?

18 JAG is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is 18 JAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 JAG shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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