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W8 AKW

2000 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,620 mi
Last recorded81,620 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 AKW
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 81,620 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 80,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 77,573 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 77,573 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 73,912 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 69,741 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,303 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,353 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,152 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,408 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 62,578 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 62,578 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,902 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 59,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,116 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,875 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,954 miles

default limits applied on emissions test due to major engine conversion.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,128 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,834 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,270 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,160 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 39,493 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 36,571 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 32,220 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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W8 AKW is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W8 AKW, 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 W8 AKW registered?

W8 AKW is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is W8 AKW safe to buy?

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