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DUI 61

2013 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,536 mi
Last recorded26,536 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2013 Lotus Exige18,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUI 61
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 26,536 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 26,532 miles

Emissions not tested engine stalled (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both cracking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear brake pads overheated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both cracking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 25,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy cracking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy cracking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy cracking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy cracking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 23,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened cracking in disc. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened cracking in disc and corroded in inner face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened cracking in disc. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened cracking in disc and corroded on inner face. (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 23,909 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened cracking in disc. (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened cracking in disc and corroded in inner face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened cracking in disc. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened cracking in disc and corroded on inner face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear nail in tyre.

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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DUI 61 is a 2013 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DUI 61, 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.

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DUI 61 is a 2013 Lotus Exige, first registered on 7 December 2013.

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