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L60 LEA

2000 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,284 mi
Last recorded64,284 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL60 LEA
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 64,284 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 63,774 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 63,356 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 63,214 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 62,849 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 62,688 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 62,677 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 62,046 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 62,005 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 61,713 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,416 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 61,402 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,886 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 30 Sep 2015 60,886 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 Aug 2014 60,294 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 60,293 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 59,273 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,120 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 16 Jul 2012 58,120 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,285 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 56,285 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 53,111 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play nearside steering rack end

Pass 9 Apr 2009 52,975 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 52,975 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,066 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 51,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 49,411 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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L60 LEA is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L60 LEA, 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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L60 LEA is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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