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2000 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,603 mi
Last recorded41,603 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration728 NG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 41,603 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 41,430 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 41,187 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 40,699 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 39,908 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 39,800 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 39,800 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,603 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,313 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,886 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,588 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,334 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,100 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,517 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 37,073 miles

Noise at front suspension no visable play

Rear discs appear worn pads appear low

Fail 14 Aug 2008 37,071 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Noise at front suspension no visable play

Rear discs appear worn pads appear low

Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,664 miles

The exhaust emission values were difficult to attain. It appears to be intermitantly over fueling.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,409 miles

Exhaust emissions at idle difficult to attain.

Rear brake pads appear low

Rear number plate poor

Small damage at windscreen

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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728 NG is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 728 NG, 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 728 NG registered?

728 NG is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is 728 NG safe to buy?

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