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5 NJJ

2009 Lotus Exige

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,639 mi
Last recorded19,639 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Exige22,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 NJJ
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 19,639 miles

Brake discs slight surface corrosion

Nearside Front D Bush slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2024 19,293 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 19,070 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 18,983 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 18,489 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 18,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 17,838 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 17,460 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 16,926 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 16,518 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 16,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 15,390 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 14,935 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 14,479 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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5 NJJ is a 2009 Lotus Exige in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 22,277 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 5 NJJ, 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 17 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5 NJJ registered?

5 NJJ is a 2009 Lotus Exige, first registered on 10 February 2009.

Is 5 NJJ safe to buy?

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