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RA51 NPY

2001 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,214 mi
Last recorded31,214 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 NPY
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,214 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,732 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 27,630 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 19,086 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 18,584 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 16,727 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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RA51 NPY is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RA51 NPY, 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 RA51 NPY registered?

RA51 NPY is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is RA51 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 NPY shows 6 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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