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8839 VC

2005 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

54,433 mi
Last recorded54,433 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8839 VC
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 54,433 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 46,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 46,055 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 45,636 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 45,631 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 44,743 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 43,994 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 43,008 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 42,947 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2013 39,434 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 38,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,317 miles

unable to safely raise vehicle off ground

vehicle undertrays fitted blocking visual checks on components

Pass 19 Jun 2010 27,349 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,717 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 18,153 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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8839 VC is a 2005 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2005 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 28,182 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 8839 VC, 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 21 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8839 VC registered?

8839 VC is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is 8839 VC safe to buy?

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