MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre depth 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door cant be opened from outside (6.2.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre depth 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all front suspension components corroding
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear slight misting of oil shock absorber
all tyres wearing low
nearside rear, offside rear brake hoses chaffing suspension arms
slight play in both front anti roll bar links
undercovers restricting inspection
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear slight misting of oil shock absorber
all tyres wearing low
nearside rear, offside rear brake hoses chaffing suspension arms
slight play in both front anti roll bar links
undercovers restricting inspection
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear bake hoses chaffing on lower arm
front brake discs worn and corroded
rear brake discs worn and corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn and corroded
rear brake discs worn and corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
How Reliable is the Lotus Exige?
Based on 20,795 MOT tests across 2,298 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EU58 DRO is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 EU58 DRO, 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 EU58 DRO registered?
EU58 DRO is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 26 November 2008.
Is EU58 DRO safe to buy?
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