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S16 XGE

2000 Lotus Exige

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,101 mi
Last recorded27,101 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 XGE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 27,101 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 27,026 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 27,002 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 26,943 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 26,894 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 26,593 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 25,715 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 25,399 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 25,369 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 25,166 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 25,166 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 24,850 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,812 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 24,675 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 24,675 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 23,192 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 20,819 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 16,903 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 13,606 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 9,862 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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S16 XGE is a 2000 Lotus Exige in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 S16 XGE, 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 S16 XGE registered?

S16 XGE is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is S16 XGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S16 XGE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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