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W7 OOV

2008 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,431 mi
Last recorded11,431 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 OOV
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 11,431 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 9,145 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 9,127 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 9,106 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 8,844 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 8,585 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 8,406 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 8,007 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 7,619 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 6,960 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 6,687 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 10 Jul 2014 6,175 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 5,685 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 5,155 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 4,212 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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W7 OOV is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W7 OOV, 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 W7 OOV registered?

W7 OOV is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 26 July 2008.

Is W7 OOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W7 OOV shows 15 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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