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P9 EXG

2010 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,285 mi
Last recorded38,285 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Lotus Exige18,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 38,285 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 22 Apr 2024 37,679 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 36,978 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 36,511 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 35,553 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

full undertrays/shields and covers fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 15 Nov 2019 34,945 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain nitems

Pass 14 Nov 2018 33,793 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front hubs on front corroded (wheel bearing housings ) nsf and osf

Front nsf and osf inner and outer track rod arms corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corrosion to cables (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cables corroded at rear starting to wear through (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 32,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 30,425 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,860 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 26,508 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 26,501 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 17,989 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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P9 EXG is a 2010 Lotus Exige in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2010 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 18,736 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 P9 EXG, 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 16 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P9 EXG registered?

P9 EXG is a 2010 Lotus Exige, first registered on 16 July 2010.

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