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AU08 FEH

2008 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,770 mi
Last recorded69,770 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 FEH
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 69,770 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 67,700 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 65,579 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 64,359 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 64,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 63,618 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 60,847 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 60,489 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 59,992 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,324 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,052 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 55,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 54,366 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,587 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 53,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 52,277 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

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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AU08 FEH is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AU08 FEH, 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 AU08 FEH registered?

AU08 FEH is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is AU08 FEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 FEH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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