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B3 EFK

2000 Lotus Exige

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,191 mi
Last recorded20,191 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 EFK
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,191 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,132 miles

tyres worn on edges

wiper blade rubber end spliting

Fail 23 Aug 2007 18,132 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

tyres worn on edges

wiper blade rubber end spliting

Pass 22 Dec 2006 17,490 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 13,832 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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B3 EFK is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 B3 EFK, 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 B3 EFK registered?

B3 EFK is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 7 August 2000.

Is B3 EFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 EFK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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