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RP58 MCA

2008 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,738 mi
Last recorded55,738 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRP58 MCA
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 55,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 54,272 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 53,633 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 53,632 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 52,418 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 51,767 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 51,310 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 49,567 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 47,644 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 45,179 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 40,971 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 33,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 33,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 30,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 25,888 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 24,861 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,498 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 17,711 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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RP58 MCA is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RP58 MCA, 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 RP58 MCA registered?

RP58 MCA is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is RP58 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RP58 MCA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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