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M9 XGE

2008 Lotus Exige

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,858 mi
Last recorded61,858 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 XGE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 61,858 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 57,436 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 56,195 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 54,659 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 53,553 miles

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

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 16 Mar 2021 53,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 17 Mar 2020 52,160 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 50,053 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 45,510 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 27 Mar 2018 45,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 41,469 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,394 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 34,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 34,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 31,380 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 27,899 miles

Both rear tyres are at the limit of wear 1.6mm

Fail 25 Apr 2012 27,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both rear tyres measured at limit of wear 1.6mm

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

Vehicle over heating

Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,033 miles

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

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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M9 XGE is a 2008 Lotus Exige in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 M9 XGE, 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 M9 XGE registered?

M9 XGE is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is M9 XGE safe to buy?

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