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A21 SRG

2013 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,500 mi
Last recorded31,500 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Lotus Exige18,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 SRG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 31,500 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 29,852 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 26,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 26,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 24,804 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 24,063 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 24,060 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 23,038 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 19,420 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2018 13,078 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 10,419 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 10,321 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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A21 SRG is a 2013 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 18,560 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 A21 SRG, 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 13 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A21 SRG registered?

A21 SRG is a 2013 Lotus Exige, first registered on 11 December 2013.

Is A21 SRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 SRG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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