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F10 LTS

2008 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,785 mi
Last recorded53,785 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF10 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 53,785 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 53,462 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,352 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 39,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper just clearing view

Fail 18 Feb 2015 39,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 29,879 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,200 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,846 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 16,125 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,125 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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F10 LTS is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F10 LTS, 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 F10 LTS registered?

F10 LTS is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is F10 LTS safe to buy?

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