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S1 EXG

2001 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,811 mi
Last recorded28,811 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 28,811 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 28,415 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 27,826 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 27,557 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 26,828 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 25,912 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 25,564 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 25,135 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 25,031 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,684 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,254 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,307 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 22,733 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 22,725 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,216 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wire hanging on to o/s/r road wheel.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 21,112 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wire hanging on to o/s/r road wheel.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 19,879 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 19,879 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)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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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S1 EXG is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S1 EXG, 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 S1 EXG registered?

S1 EXG is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is S1 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 EXG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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