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Lotus Exige

Yellow · Petrol · 2017 · 3,456 cc

L70 EXGMOT history

L70 EXG is a yellow petrol Lotus Exige first used on 31 Mar 2017. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 21,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

L70 EXG yellow Lotus Exige – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
21,608 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 EXG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Exige
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,456 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 EXG was last recorded at 21,608 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 2,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,571 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,037 miles
Average per year
1,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 21,608 miles
  • 2024 – 19,571 miles
  • 2023 – 17,266 miles
  • 2022 – 16,115 miles
  • 2021 – 13,854 miles
  • 2020 – 11,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,608 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 10 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,608 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    21,608 miles
    Test number
    980902769811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass19,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    19,571 miles
    Test number
    373090298555
    • AdvisoryWindow winders not operating
  3. Fail19,571 miles (+2,305)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,571 miles
    Test number
    415897258971
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryWindow winders not operating
  4. Pass17,266 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    17,266 miles
    Test number
    705794259433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass16,115 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    16,115 miles
    Test number
    971035732249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass13,854 miles (+2,499)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    13,854 miles
    Test number
    294595795748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items
  7. Pass11,355 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    11,355 miles
    Test number
    727672331918
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in two places (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items
  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    157416204707
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
  9. Fail11,345 miles3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,345 miles
    Test number
    541799177581
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L70 EXG

Does L70 EXG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 EXG expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 EXG?
The MOT on L70 EXG expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 EXG done?
L70 EXG was recorded at 21,608 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 1,857 miles a year.
Has L70 EXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 EXG has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L70 EXG 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 L70 EXG find?
L70 EXG passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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