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R1 YKC

2018 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,869 mi
Last recorded2,869 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Lotus Exige11,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 YKC
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 2,869 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 2,662 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 2,662 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 2,468 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 2,177 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 1,672 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 1,672 miles

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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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R1 YKC is a 2018 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 11,812 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 R1 YKC, 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 8 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R1 YKC registered?

R1 YKC is a 2018 Lotus Exige, first registered on 19 October 2018.

Is R1 YKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 YKC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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