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SL02 LAP

2015 Lotus Exige

Maroon Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,783 mi
Last recorded30,783 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Lotus Exige14,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 LAP
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2015
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 30,783 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 29,898 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 29,093 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs have heat cracks on brake surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre is 1.6 in middle of tread, uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 26,243 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 25,531 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 23,005 miles

All brake discs show signs of cracking on surface, but at time of test not excessive

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside seat is fixed, with no forward/back mechanism fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2020 22,016 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 22,013 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 17,821 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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SL02 LAP is a 2015 Lotus Exige in Maroon with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 14,992 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 SL02 LAP, 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 11 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SL02 LAP registered?

SL02 LAP is a 2015 Lotus Exige, first registered on 7 December 2015.

Is SL02 LAP safe to buy?

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