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L7 XEG

2000 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,646 mi
Last recorded43,646 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 XEG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 43,646 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 43,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 42,774 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 41,794 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 40,160 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 40,127 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,197 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,829 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 34,377 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 34,348 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 30,245 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 28,310 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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L7 XEG is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,758 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L7 XEG, 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 L7 XEG registered?

L7 XEG is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is L7 XEG safe to buy?

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