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S33 NHL

2008 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,863 mi
Last recorded43,863 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 NHL
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 43,863 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 42,290 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 40,091 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 36,116 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 33,504 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 29,825 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 26,125 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 22,248 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 16,913 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 13,558 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 4 Jan 2013 13,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 13,066 miles

Yellow reflective tape on rear number plate

Pass 1 Mar 2011 12,118 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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S33 NHL is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S33 NHL, 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 S33 NHL registered?

S33 NHL is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is S33 NHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S33 NHL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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