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M2 DLD

2011 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,844 mi
Last recorded34,844 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Lotus Exige18,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 DLD
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 34,844 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2024 31,886 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 26,187 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 22,455 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 19,251 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 18,972 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 16,652 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 16,651 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 15,868 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 15,213 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 13,877 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 13,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 13,410 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 8,456 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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M2 DLD is a 2011 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 18,254 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 M2 DLD, 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 15 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M2 DLD registered?

M2 DLD is a 2011 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 April 2011.

Is M2 DLD safe to buy?

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