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SN18 BSY

2018 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,376 mi
Last recorded23,376 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Lotus Exige11,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN18 BSY
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 23,376 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 21,136 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 21,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 18,451 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 15,660 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 14,218 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 12,077 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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SN18 BSY is a 2018 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 11,812 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 SN18 BSY, 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 8 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 SN18 BSY registered?

SN18 BSY is a 2018 Lotus Exige, first registered on 19 April 2018.

Is SN18 BSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN18 BSY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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