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EU58 DRO

2008 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

45,605 mi
Last recorded45,605 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU58 DRO
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 45,605 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 45,462 miles

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))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 45,458 miles

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))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 45,282 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 45,119 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 44,539 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 44,466 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 42,195 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 42,190 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 42,168 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,455 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2015 40,455 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,983 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 37,964 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,217 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 34,185 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,571 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 29,295 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 28,851 miles

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.

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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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.

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