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L33 XEG

2008 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,531 mi
Last recorded38,531 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 XEG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 38,531 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 37,696 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 36,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 35,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 34,863 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 34,127 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 33,335 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 31,257 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 30,970 miles

Body damage to rear

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 30,970 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body damage to rear

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2016 28,431 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 28,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Fail 9 May 2015 25,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2015 25,076 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2014 21,356 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)

Fail 31 May 2013 17,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 31 May 2013 17,999 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 18 May 2012 9,911 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 8,761 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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L33 XEG is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L33 XEG, 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 L33 XEG registered?

L33 XEG is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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