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YJ58 CNC

2008 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

9,290 mi
Last recorded9,290 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ58 CNC
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 9,290 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 6,336 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 4,854 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 4,133 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 3,308 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 3,299 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 2,029 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 1,036 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 15,008 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 13,311 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 11,325 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 6,695 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 17 Sep 2014 2,575 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 2,434 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 2,434 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 2,369 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 2,099 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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YJ58 CNC is a 2008 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 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 YJ58 CNC, 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 YJ58 CNC registered?

YJ58 CNC is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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