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P111 ARK

2008 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,082 mi
Last recorded9,082 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 ARK
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 9,082 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 8,776 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 7,659 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 6,539 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 5,347 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 4,971 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 4,820 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 4,509 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 4,302 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 4,061 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 3,748 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 3,307 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 2,860 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 2,250 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 1,839 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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P111 ARK is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Black 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 P111 ARK, 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 P111 ARK registered?

P111 ARK is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 15 November 2008.

Is P111 ARK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P111 ARK shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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