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PX08 ABF

2008 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,601 mi
Last recorded51,601 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 ABF
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 51,601 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 50,448 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 49,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 49,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 45,655 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 39,675 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 38,699 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 34,841 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 34,829 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 21,249 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 20,582 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 20,582 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,577 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 18,621 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 18,621 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 3,104 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 3,104 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 15,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 13,741 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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PX08 ABF is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PX08 ABF, 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 PX08 ABF registered?

PX08 ABF is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for PX08 ABF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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