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85 CN

2023 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,529 mi
Last recorded21,529 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration85 CN
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 21,529 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2026 21,377 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 21,476 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 19,490 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 17,474 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 16,419 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 16,418 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 15,388 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 14,465 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 12,042 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 10,115 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 6,212 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 2,324 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 2,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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85 CN is a 2023 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 85 CN, 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 3 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 85 CN registered?

85 CN is a 2023 Lotus Exige, first registered on 10 February 2023.

Is 85 CN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 85 CN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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