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AU07 HHB

2007 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,391 mi
Last recorded86,391 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 HHB
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 86,391 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 85,570 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 84,685 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 83,026 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 79,901 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 79,901 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 76,714 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,366 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 15 Jun 2017 65,443 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,108 miles

Front brake discs deteriorating

Front number plate damaged

Rear brake discs deteriorating

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,786 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,798 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,818 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,075 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 34,075 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 28,824 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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AU07 HHB is a 2007 Lotus Exige in Black 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 AU07 HHB, 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 AU07 HHB registered?

AU07 HHB is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 6 July 2007.

Is AU07 HHB safe to buy?

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