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GIW 995

2008 Lotus Exige

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,064 mi
Last recorded27,064 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIW 995
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 27,064 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 26,672 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 25,618 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 24,733 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 24,209 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 23,865 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 23,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 22,923 miles

Lower undertrays fitted all over, engine covered

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 22,568 miles

under tray fitted whole length of car some mot items not visible

Pass 4 Nov 2016 21,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Full length under tray fitted underneath vehicle

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 20,948 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 19,475 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 18,380 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 16,925 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 14,942 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

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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GIW 995 is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GIW 995, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GIW 995 registered?

GIW 995 is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is GIW 995 safe to buy?

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