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S123 MEN

2000 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,812 mi
Last recorded15,812 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 MEN
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 15,812 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 15,803 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 15,803 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 15,461 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 14,571 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 14,565 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 14,351 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 14,257 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,048 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 14,013 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,483 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 12,942 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 11,255 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 22 Mar 2006 9,944 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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S123 MEN is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S123 MEN, 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.

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What year was S123 MEN registered?

S123 MEN is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 2 August 2000.

Is S123 MEN safe to buy?

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