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L300 CUP

2009 Lotus Exige

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,828 mi
Last recorded15,828 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Exige22,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 CUP
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 15,828 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 15,505 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside and starting to shred

Pass 28 Feb 2024 15,457 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside and starting to shred

Pass 11 Dec 2022 15,399 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 15,262 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 14,826 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 14,811 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 14,667 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 13,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 12,697 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 10,732 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres starting to wear around inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Oct 2014 9,494 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 9,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 7,477 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 5,358 miles

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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L300 CUP is a 2009 Lotus Exige in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 22,277 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 L300 CUP, 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 17 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L300 CUP registered?

L300 CUP is a 2009 Lotus Exige, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is L300 CUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 CUP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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