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AO51 ONZ

2001 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,415 mi
Last recorded27,415 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ONZ
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,415 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,884 miles

coolant level low

engine under tray insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,356 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 20,214 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 20,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2008 17,122 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,132 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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AO51 ONZ is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 26,625 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 AO51 ONZ, 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 25 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO51 ONZ registered?

AO51 ONZ is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is AO51 ONZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 ONZ shows 7 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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