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S24 EXG

2008 Lotus Exige

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,930 mi
Last recorded42,930 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 42,930 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (x2) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 42,497 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 31,534 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 29,261 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 29,208 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 28,159 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 22,658 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 22,105 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 19,923 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 25 Aug 2015 18,421 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,323 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 13,440 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 12,667 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 11,735 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 9,721 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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S24 EXG is a 2008 Lotus Exige in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 S24 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 18 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S24 EXG registered?

S24 EXG is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is S24 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S24 EXG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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