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R19 MCW

2009 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,106 mi
Last recorded21,106 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Exige22,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 MCW
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 21,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 19,917 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 18,416 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both steering tracking arms have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 18,267 miles

Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tracking arm Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 16,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 14,849 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 14,228 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 13,964 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 13,964 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 13,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 12,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 11,170 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 10,353 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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R19 MCW is a 2009 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 22,277 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 R19 MCW, 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 17 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R19 MCW registered?

R19 MCW is a 2009 Lotus Exige, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is R19 MCW safe to buy?

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