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B8 EXG

2016 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,628 mi
Last recorded20,628 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Exige14,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 20,628 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 15,965 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Pass 3 Jun 2024 14,459 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Pass 29 Jun 2023 12,942 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 12,452 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 11,347 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 9,827 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 9,625 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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B8 EXG is a 2016 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 14,224 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 B8 EXG, 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 10 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B8 EXG registered?

B8 EXG is a 2016 Lotus Exige, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is B8 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 EXG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B8 EXG have outstanding finance?

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