2007 Lotus Exige 1.8L Petrol · AU07 HFS

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the history indicates a period of reactive maintenance following several years of stability. The most recent November 2021 test at 35,766 miles shows the car passing only after a failure just five days prior. While the immediate fracture of the nearside rear coil spring was addressed, the list of advisories regarding corrosion across all springs and pitted brake discs suggests that the owner only addressed components once they reached a failure threshold rather than following a preventative schedule. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,882 miles per year. The data shows significant consistency between 2017 and 2021, where the car covered only 3,171 miles over four years. However, there is a concerning gap in recorded data since the November 2021 test, with no mileage updates provided for nearly five years. This pattern of low usage suggests the vehicle likely sits for long periods, which often leads to rubber degradation, fluid ingress, and surface corrosion on metal components despite the low mechanical wear indicated. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system, as the 2021 record flagged widespread corrosion on all four coil springs. The presence of pitted brake discs and fluctuating service brakes indicates that the braking system has suffered from lack of use or moisture-induced oxidation. Furthermore, the mention of undertrays obscuring testable components means the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points should be verified for hidden rust that the tester may have missed. The state of the front wiper blades and registration plate further supports that minor cosmetic maintenance has been neglected during the periods of storage.