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SB07 LOT

2007 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,955 mi
Last recorded50,955 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB07 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 50,955 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 50,654 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 49,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 48,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm on inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm on inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake discs have sight pitting on inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2021 47,781 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 43,196 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 40,812 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,302 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 27,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 23,264 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,132 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 13,499 miles

Nearside rear tyre @ 2mm

Offside rear tyre @ 2.5mm

Fail 31 May 2013 13,499 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear tyre @ 2mm

Offside rear tyre @ 2.5mm

Pass 27 Apr 2012 13,103 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 11,159 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 9,083 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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SB07 LOT is a 2007 Lotus Exige in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 26,624 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 SB07 LOT, 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 19 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SB07 LOT registered?

SB07 LOT is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 2 April 2007.

Is SB07 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB07 LOT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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