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D366 LES

2001 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,980 mi
Last recorded27,980 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD366 LES
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 27,980 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 27,830 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 27,287 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 26,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 26,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 25,382 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 23,994 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 22,504 miles

offside inner tie rod end slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2013 19,917 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 19,621 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 18,599 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 18,597 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 18,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,399 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 18,397 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 18,173 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 17,440 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 17,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 16,498 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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D366 LES is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D366 LES, 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 D366 LES registered?

D366 LES is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is D366 LES safe to buy?

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