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SN08 NJY

2008 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,685 mi
Last recorded28,685 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 NJY
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 28,685 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 28,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2015 26,818 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 25,792 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 23,162 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 23,162 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 20,956 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 13,900 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 13,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre at 1.6mm limit

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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SN08 NJY is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN08 NJY, 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 SN08 NJY registered?

SN08 NJY is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is SN08 NJY safe to buy?

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