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L22 EXG

2007 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

49,781 mi
Last recorded49,781 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 49,781 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 48,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 47,521 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 45,958 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 27 Jul 2021 43,544 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 42,545 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 39,618 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 37,635 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 195/50/16 84w Yokahama advan (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 35,556 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 33,923 miles

under trays fitted not allowing to check all under body components

Fail 25 Jul 2016 33,923 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under trays fitted not allowing to check all under body components

Pass 30 Jul 2015 31,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 29,789 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 27,782 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,927 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,407 miles

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

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

Some pitting of front brake discs

Pass 31 Jul 2010 14,498 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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L22 EXG 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 94.1%.

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 L22 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 19 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L22 EXG registered?

L22 EXG is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 24 July 2007.

Is L22 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 EXG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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