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GX08 JXE

2008 Lotus Exige

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,129 mi
Last recorded36,129 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 JXE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 36,129 miles

Front Wiper Poor

Pass 8 May 2025 35,672 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 32,915 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 30,133 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 29,041 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 27,338 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 25,659 miles

small chip in top right hand corner of windscreen

Pass 26 May 2017 25,055 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,694 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 22,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2015 22,412 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2014 20,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 17,188 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 12,245 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in n/s/r tyre not deep enough to expose cords

stone chip in o/s top of windscreen outside swept area

water in o/s/f indicator lens

Pass 11 Mar 2011 7,030 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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GX08 JXE is a 2008 Lotus Exige in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GX08 JXE, 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

How do I check the history of GX08 JXE?

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What year was GX08 JXE registered?

GX08 JXE is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is GX08 JXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX08 JXE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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