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RX58 CTF

2008 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,550 mi
Last recorded25,550 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 CTF
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 25,550 miles

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 24,613 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 22,963 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 20,107 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 19,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 19,619 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 19,035 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 15,926 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 15,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 12,883 miles

front tyres wearing thin

Fail 5 Dec 2011 12,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front tyres wearing thin

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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RX58 CTF is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RX58 CTF, 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 RX58 CTF registered?

RX58 CTF is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is RX58 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX58 CTF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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