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S3 XGS

2014 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,115 mi
Last recorded17,115 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Lotus Exige16,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 XGS
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 17,115 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to inspect certain items

Pass 3 Apr 2025 15,536 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 6 Apr 2024 15,211 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 14,915 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 13,057 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 11,757 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 8,557 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 7,114 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 7,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 6,105 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 6,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XGS is a 2014 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 16,500 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 XGS, 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 12 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S3 XGS registered?

S3 XGS is a 2014 Lotus Exige, first registered on 11 July 2014.

Is S3 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 XGS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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