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EU08 HDD

2008 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,640 mi
Last recorded34,640 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 HDD
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 34,640 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 34,313 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 33,894 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 33,894 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 33,587 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 33,322 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 32,827 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 32,106 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 31,536 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 30,178 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 29,329 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 28,416 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 26,759 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)

Fail 27 May 2014 26,759 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 3 Apr 2012 22,147 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,235 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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EU08 HDD 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 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 EU08 HDD, 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 EU08 HDD registered?

EU08 HDD is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EU08 HDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 HDD 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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