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E1 GXE

2016 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,705 mi
Last recorded20,705 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Exige14,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 GXE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 20,705 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 18,941 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 17,027 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 14,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 11,725 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 8,523 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 7,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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E1 GXE is a 2016 Lotus Exige in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 14,224 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 E1 GXE, 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 10 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E1 GXE registered?

E1 GXE is a 2016 Lotus Exige, first registered on 5 December 2016.

Is E1 GXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 GXE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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