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S3 EXG

2016 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,425 mi
Last recorded29,425 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Lotus Exige14,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 29,425 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 27,014 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 23,856 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 22,800 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 22,800 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 22,742 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 17,332 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 10,997 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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S3 EXG is a 2016 Lotus Exige in Red with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 14,224 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 S3 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 10 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 EXG registered?

S3 EXG is a 2016 Lotus Exige, first registered on 24 September 2016.

Is S3 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 EXG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S3 EXG have outstanding finance?

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