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C8 EXG

2008 Lotus Exige

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,114 mi
Last recorded68,114 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 68,114 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 67,610 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 64,545 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 62,197 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 60,388 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 58,264 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 54,713 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 49,859 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 22 May 2017 48,703 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 42,756 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 42,756 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 36,231 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 32,618 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 28,415 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 28,415 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 19,941 miles

both front discs scored

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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C8 EXG is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C8 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 18 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C8 EXG registered?

C8 EXG is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is C8 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 EXG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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