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WM57 HBP

2008 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,473 mi
Last recorded34,473 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 HBP
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 34,473 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 33,729 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 33,536 miles

Surface corrosion to all suspension wishbones

Surface corrosion to suspension dampers and springs

Surface corrosion to suspension uprights

Pass 28 Sep 2022 32,706 miles

All suspension dampers showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Toe link dust cover perished

Pass 7 Sep 2021 31,492 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 29,464 miles

All suspension wishbones corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 28,667 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,859 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 26,503 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 26,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 25,697 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 led's not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 4 led's not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 4 led's not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 25,697 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly rusted/pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly rusted/pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 led's not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 4 led's not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 4 led's not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 24,162 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 21,635 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 21,635 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 19,690 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 17,077 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 14,817 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 11,925 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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WM57 HBP is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WM57 HBP, 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 WM57 HBP registered?

WM57 HBP is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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