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RY07 COX

2008 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,571 mi
Last recorded21,571 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 COX
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 21,571 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 20,650 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 19,127 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 17,172 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 16,643 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 13,589 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 13,210 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 12,829 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 12,415 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 11,039 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 11,039 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 9,776 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 9,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 9,394 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 7,811 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 6,026 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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RY07 COX is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RY07 COX, 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 RY07 COX registered?

RY07 COX is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is RY07 COX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY07 COX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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