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E7 XGE

2008 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

61,031 mi
Last recorded61,031 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 XGE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 61,031 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 60,848 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 60,708 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 60,135 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 59,499 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 59,094 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 58,517 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 57,422 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 56,284 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 53,634 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 49,195 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 42,414 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 42,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 22 May 2013 33,243 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 22,139 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 12,467 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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E7 XGE is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Yellow 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 E7 XGE, 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 E7 XGE registered?

E7 XGE is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is E7 XGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 XGE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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