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AU08 BEJ

2008 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,809 mi
Last recorded45,809 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 BEJ
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 45,809 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 42,088 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 38,789 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 38,474 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 37,921 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 37,358 miles

Under trays/covers fitted to vehicle obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 6 Apr 2021 37,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Under body covers fitted obscuring some test items

tested under contingency code 28067151

Pass 19 Mar 2020 36,661 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 36,660 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,345 miles

Coolant leak Expansion bottle ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 33,563 miles

Both front tyres age cracked

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 33,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres age cracked

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,393 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,399 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 16 Mar 2015 28,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 25,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,228 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 17,977 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,950 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 13,950 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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AU08 BEJ is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AU08 BEJ, 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 AU08 BEJ registered?

AU08 BEJ is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 BEJ safe to buy?

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