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Lotus Exige

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

C8 TPWMOT history

C8 TPW is a black petrol Lotus Exige first used on 23 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 76,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

C8 TPW black Lotus Exige – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
76,401 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 TPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 TPW was last recorded at 76,401 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,973 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
428 miles
Average per year
3,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,401 miles
  • 2025 – 75,973 miles
  • 2024 – 75,493 miles
  • 2023 – 74,684 miles
  • 2022 – 70,491 miles
  • 2021 – 67,492 miles
  • 2020 – 64,660 miles
  • 2019 – 60,689 miles
  • 2018 – 56,874 miles
  • 2017 – 53,432 miles
  • 2016 – 50,887 miles
  • 2015 – 46,553 miles
  • 2014 – 42,988 miles
  • 2013 – 39,927 miles
  • 2012 – 36,171 miles
  • 2011 – 29,303 miles
  • 2010 – 22,841 miles
  • 2009 – 16,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,401 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,401 miles (+428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    76,401 miles
    Test number
    210942941017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass75,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,973 miles
    Test number
    163329135559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail75,973 miles (+480)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,973 miles
    Test number
    601892101615
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed test not completed due to risk of overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

  4. Pass75,493 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    75,493 miles
    Test number
    726355970408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,684 miles (+4,193)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,684 miles
    Test number
    630381053779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,491 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,491 miles
    Test number
    460896041183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,492 miles (+2,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,492 miles
    Test number
    314148936463
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass64,660 miles (+3,971)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,660 miles
    Test number
    889479194889
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop and tail lights are working but lamp unit itself is 180 degrees out
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On insides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass60,689 miles (+3,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,689 miles
    Test number
    130749276373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass56,874 miles (+3,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,874 miles
    Test number
    884815000358
    • AdvisoryChip in screen

  11. Pass53,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,432 miles
    Test number
    128956066715
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail53,432 miles (+2,545)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,432 miles
    Test number
    795741089534
    • DangerousRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Recorded at 43% (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass50,887 miles (+4,334)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,887 miles
    Test number
    824817501921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,553 miles (+3,565)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,553 miles
    Test number
    256289135414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,988 miles (+3,061)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,988 miles
    Test number
    468077954198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass39,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,927 miles
    Test number
    768663963154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,927 miles (+3,756)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,927 miles
    Test number
    666271363198
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass36,171 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,171 miles
    Test number
    846805362116
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail36,170 miles (+6,867)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,170 miles
    Test number
    478135962153
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass29,303 miles (+6,462)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,303 miles
    Test number
    228219251091
    • NoteFull under tray unable to check all brake and fuel lines

  21. Pass22,841 miles (+6,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,841 miles
    Test number
    643882820098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass16,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    16,436 miles
    Test number
    124564429489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail16,436 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,436 miles
    Test number
    824624629092
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about C8 TPW

Does C8 TPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 TPW is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 TPW?
The MOT on C8 TPW is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 TPW done?
C8 TPW was recorded at 76,401 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 3,387 miles a year.
Has C8 TPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 TPW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 TPW 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 TPW find?
C8 TPW passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front oil leak, but not excessive cooler.

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