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C8 LGY

2000 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,818 mi
Last recorded30,818 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 LGY
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 30,818 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 29,613 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 27,330 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 25,757 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 24,399 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 22,080 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 20,175 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 18,749 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 18,466 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 18,458 miles

advise both rear tyre wear 2mm

advise decel test carried out due to possible damage could be caused the body work due to low susension.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 18,155 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 17,918 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 16,870 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 16,870 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 16,731 miles

offside and nearside headlamp covers becoming frosty but not effecting beam pattern or light output

Pass 3 Jul 2006 16,204 miles

Front & Rear No Plates Incorrectly Spaced letters.

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

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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C8 LGY is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,758 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 C8 LGY, 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 26 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C8 LGY registered?

C8 LGY is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is C8 LGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 LGY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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