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LEW 8R

2018 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,553 mi
Last recorded7,553 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Lotus Exige11,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEW 8R
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 7,553 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 7,467 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 7,249 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 6,912 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 5,296 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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LEW 8R is a 2018 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 11,812 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 LEW 8R, 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 8 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LEW 8R?

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What year was LEW 8R registered?

LEW 8R is a 2018 Lotus Exige, first registered on 10 November 2018.

Is LEW 8R safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEW 8R shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LEW 8R have outstanding finance?

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