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T9 EXG

2009 Lotus Exige

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,652 mi
Last recorded37,652 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Exige22,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 37,652 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 36,837 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 36,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 34,549 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 33,395 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 32,899 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 31,771 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 31,583 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 31,200 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 30,723 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 29,522 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 28,877 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear, nearside 3mm, offside 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,172 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 22,535 miles

condition of all tyre treads

Pass 22 Oct 2013 19,565 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 19,558 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 17,702 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 11,817 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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T9 EXG is a 2009 Lotus Exige in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 22,277 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 T9 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 17 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T9 EXG registered?

T9 EXG is a 2009 Lotus Exige, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is T9 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T9 EXG 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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