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Lotus Exige

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

C8 LGYMOT history

C8 LGY is a silver petrol Lotus Exige first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 31,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

C8 LGY silver Lotus Exige – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Exige, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
31,166 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LGY was last recorded at 31,166 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
30,818 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
348 miles
Average per year
740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,166 miles
  • 2025 – 30,818 miles
  • 2024 – 29,613 miles
  • 2023 – 27,330 miles
  • 2022 – 25,757 miles
  • 2021 – 24,399 miles
  • 2020 – 22,080 miles
  • 2019 – 20,175 miles
  • 2018 – 18,749 miles
  • 2016 – 18,466 miles
  • 2012 – 18,458 miles
  • 2011 – 18,155 miles
  • 2010 – 17,918 miles
  • 2009 – 16,870 miles
  • 2007 – 16,731 miles
  • 2006 – 16,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,166 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,166 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    31,166 miles
    Test number
    682733195879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass30,818 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    30,818 miles
    Test number
    721714188364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass29,613 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    29,613 miles
    Test number
    478821588438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass27,330 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    27,330 miles
    Test number
    488910293224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,757 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    25,757 miles
    Test number
    916337316838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,399 miles (+2,319)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    24,399 miles
    Test number
    947340272899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,080 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    22,080 miles
    Test number
    982082453351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,175 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    20,175 miles
    Test number
    868550978804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,749 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    18,749 miles
    Test number
    981021502789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,466 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    18,466 miles
    Test number
    531374874381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,458 miles (+303)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    18,458 miles
    Test number
    738714712103
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyre wear 2mm
    • NoteAdvise decel test carried out due to possible damage could be caused the body work due to low susension.
  12. Pass18,155 miles (+237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,155 miles
    Test number
    235790191012
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass17,918 miles (+1,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    17,918 miles
    Test number
    363986900121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass16,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,870 miles
    Test number
    310016209132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail16,870 miles (+139)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,870 miles
    Test number
    604406809102
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
  16. Pass16,731 miles (+527)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,731 miles
    Test number
    353764917265
    • NoteOffside and nearside headlamp covers becoming frosty but not effecting beam pattern or light output
  17. Pass16,204 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    16,204 miles
    Test number
    513584086127
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront & Rear No Plates Incorrectly Spaced letters.

Questions about C8 LGY

Does C8 LGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LGY is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 LGY?
The MOT on C8 LGY is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 LGY done?
C8 LGY was recorded at 31,166 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 740 miles a year.
Has C8 LGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LGY has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2009.
Has the mileage on C8 LGY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 LGY find?
C8 LGY passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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