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RG08 EXG

2008 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,623 mi
Last recorded31,623 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG08 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 31,623 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 29,924 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 27,554 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 27,518 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 27,222 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 27,222 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 25,080 miles

no reverse lights

Fail 8 Sep 2020 25,080 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Pass 27 May 2019 20,780 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 14,729 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 14,485 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 14,323 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 14,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 9,904 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 5,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 2,429 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 1,404 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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RG08 EXG is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RG08 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 18 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RG08 EXG registered?

RG08 EXG is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is RG08 EXG safe to buy?

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