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T1 XGE

2008 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,696 mi
Last recorded41,696 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 XGE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 41,696 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 39,837 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 36,349 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 32,363 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 29,073 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 27,341 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 25,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 19,602 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 19,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 17,224 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 14,695 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 12,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 12,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 6,272 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 12 Jun 2013 1,232 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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T1 XGE is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 T1 XGE, 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 T1 XGE registered?

T1 XGE is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 26 July 2008.

Is T1 XGE safe to buy?

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