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S100 PES

2000 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,975 mi
Last recorded41,975 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 PES
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2008 41,975 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rec suspect cat only on car for mot

Rec suspect removed small front number plate for mot

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,975 miles

Rec suspect cat only on car for mot

Rec suspect removed small front number plate for mot

Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,570 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 34,521 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,384 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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S100 PES is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,758 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 S100 PES, 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 26 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S100 PES registered?

S100 PES is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is S100 PES safe to buy?

The MOT history for S100 PES shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S100 PES have outstanding finance?

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