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T8 EXG

2007 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,272 mi
Last recorded25,272 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 25,272 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 25,097 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 24,968 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 24,627 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 24,454 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 24,278 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 24,053 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 24,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 23,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 23,239 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 22,758 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 22,178 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Jan 2015 22,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2014 21,077 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 17,909 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 15,110 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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T8 EXG is a 2007 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 26,624 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 T8 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 19 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 T8 EXG registered?

T8 EXG is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 17 August 2007.

Is T8 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T8 EXG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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