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W666 PJB

2008 Lotus Exige

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,923 mi
Last recorded13,923 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW666 PJB
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 13,923 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 13,922 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 13,106 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 12,492 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 12,455 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2023 12,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 11,380 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 10,870 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 10,320 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 9,758 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 8,855 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 8,444 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 7,548 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 9 May 2014 5,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2013 4,424 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 2,000 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 1,635 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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W666 PJB is a 2008 Lotus Exige in White 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 W666 PJB, 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 W666 PJB registered?

W666 PJB is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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