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LH18 ACO

2018 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,459 mi
Last recorded16,459 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Lotus Exige11,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH18 ACO
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 16,459 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 16,173 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 15,003 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 12,888 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 9,541 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 7,193 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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LH18 ACO is a 2018 Lotus Exige in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 11,812 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 LH18 ACO, 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 8 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LH18 ACO?

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What year was LH18 ACO registered?

LH18 ACO is a 2018 Lotus Exige, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is LH18 ACO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH18 ACO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LH18 ACO have outstanding finance?

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