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M7 EXG

2001 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,619 mi
Last recorded41,619 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 41,619 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 39,749 miles

all tyres getting close to limit

Pass 12 May 2016 36,987 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 35,990 miles

ecu swapped for emmision test by customer

tyres getting close to limit

Fail 29 Apr 2015 35,989 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

ecu swapped for emmision test by customer

tyres getting close to limit

Pass 20 May 2014 34,026 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

all 4 tyres getting close to limit

Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,042 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,180 miles

car hads stick on plates over fitted ones

customer swapped ecu for emmisions

Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,979 miles

rear brakes corroded on inner faces

Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,895 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 21,327 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 21,327 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 19,926 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 19,926 miles

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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M7 EXG is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 26,625 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 M7 EXG, 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 25 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M7 EXG registered?

M7 EXG is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is M7 EXG safe to buy?

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