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AJJ 5S

2008 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,471 mi
Last recorded72,471 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJJ 5S
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 72,471 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 66,720 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 65,276 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 65,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 62,503 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 61,144 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 59,101 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 55,945 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 52,608 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 51,934 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 49,056 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 49,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 48,527 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under covers fitted excluding view of some parts

Pass 18 Jun 2015 47,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,492 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,266 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 41,203 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 32,878 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 24,769 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,769 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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AJJ 5S is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJJ 5S, 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.

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What year was AJJ 5S registered?

AJJ 5S is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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