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EU07 CLY

2007 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,703 mi
Last recorded42,703 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU07 CLY
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 42,703 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 40,489 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 40,224 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 39,697 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 39,194 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 38,518 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 37,885 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 37,023 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 32,173 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 30,535 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 28,484 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,119 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 24,894 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 18,067 miles

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 31 Jul 2010 14,494 miles

Rear flexable brake hoses poorly routed / fouling tie bars

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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EU07 CLY is a 2007 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 26,624 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 EU07 CLY, 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 19 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU07 CLY registered?

EU07 CLY is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 4 August 2007.

Is EU07 CLY safe to buy?

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