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C1 RVY

2017 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,119 mi
Last recorded19,119 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Exige12,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 RVY
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 19,119 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 17,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 17,810 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 16,302 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 14,151 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 14,149 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to nsr lower arm (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 10,563 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 6,152 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 6,152 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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C1 RVY is a 2017 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 12,757 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C1 RVY, 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 9 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C1 RVY registered?

C1 RVY is a 2017 Lotus Exige, first registered on 11 September 2017.

Is C1 RVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 RVY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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