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WX08 CXO

2008 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,670 mi
Last recorded51,670 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 CXO
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 51,670 miles

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 3 Oct 2024 50,061 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 48,008 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 46,579 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 45,954 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 45,951 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 45,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 43,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 41,560 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,553 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 38,498 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 36,892 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,823 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 24,450 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 24,419 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 22,155 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 22,156 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,765 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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WX08 CXO is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WX08 CXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX08 CXO registered?

WX08 CXO is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 12 April 2008.

Is WX08 CXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX08 CXO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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