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NL63 VVC

2013 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,054 mi
Last recorded35,054 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Lotus Exige18,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL63 VVC
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 35,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 34,112 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 33,462 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 29,573 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 26,725 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 24,254 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 24,244 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded / pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 22,691 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 20,558 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 15,918 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 13,436 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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NL63 VVC is a 2013 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 18,560 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 NL63 VVC, 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 13 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL63 VVC registered?

NL63 VVC is a 2013 Lotus Exige, first registered on 20 December 2013.

Is NL63 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL63 VVC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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