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S24 OMY

2008 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,258 mi
Last recorded39,258 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 OMY
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 39,258 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 39,062 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 38,316 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 37,710 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 37,388 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 36,938 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 36,646 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 36,054 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 34,303 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 34,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 31,618 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 28,692 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 25,135 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 24,011 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 24,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 16,614 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 8,835 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 OMY is a 2008 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 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 OMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S24 OMY registered?

S24 OMY is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is S24 OMY safe to buy?

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