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S1 XEG

2000 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,565 mi
Last recorded19,565 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 XEG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 19,565 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 19,393 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 18,804 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 18,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 18,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 16,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,876 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 16,310 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 16,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 15,007 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 12,522 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 12,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 XEG is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,758 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XEG, 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 S1 XEG registered?

S1 XEG is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is S1 XEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 XEG shows 12 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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