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P12 GAR

2014 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,050 mi
Last recorded36,050 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Lotus Exige16,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 GAR
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 36,050 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 33,380 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 31,729 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2024 31,727 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 30,027 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 29,026 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 26,847 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 26,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 23,818 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 18,429 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 11,168 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 7,396 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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P12 GAR is a 2014 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 16,500 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 P12 GAR, 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 12 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P12 GAR registered?

P12 GAR is a 2014 Lotus Exige, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is P12 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 GAR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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