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P11 OTT

2001 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

32,701 mi
Last recorded32,701 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 OTT
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 32,701 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 32,117 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 31,665 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 31,221 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 31,215 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 30,892 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 30,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 30,613 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres 3mm

Pass 22 May 2019 30,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 29,697 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 29,278 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 29,073 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 29,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,220 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,171 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 27,171 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,367 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 25,253 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 23,553 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 22,218 miles

front and rear number plates cut down

Fail 12 Oct 2009 22,210 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)

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

front and rear number plates cut down

Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,672 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,445 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,354 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 14,430 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2004 11,048 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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P11 OTT is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P11 OTT, 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 P11 OTT registered?

P11 OTT is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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