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D21 SSE

2008 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

25,703 mi
Last recorded25,703 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 SSE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 25,703 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 25,137 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 23,998 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 23,578 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 22,190 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 19,160 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 18,108 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 16,762 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 16,758 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 15,894 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 15,298 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 13,244 miles

slight wear on the edges of all tyres

Pass 5 Apr 2014 11,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 10,600 miles

all tyres are JUST legal at time of test .

nsr+osr track control arm inner bushes have slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2012 9,309 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 7,617 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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D21 SSE is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 D21 SSE, 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 D21 SSE registered?

D21 SSE is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is D21 SSE safe to buy?

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