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V1 EXG

2001 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,054 mi
Last recorded14,054 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 14,054 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 13,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 13,691 miles

decelerometer test due to suspension low

Fail 22 Jul 2022 13,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

decelerometer test due to suspension low

Pass 16 Aug 2021 13,479 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 13,069 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 12,916 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 12,731 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 12,403 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 12,043 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 11,362 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 11,196 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 11,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 9,469 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 8,519 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 6,604 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 6,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 4,380 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 4,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 3,038 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 3,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 2,215 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 2,203 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 1,048 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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V1 EXG is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 26,625 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 V1 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 25 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V1 EXG registered?

V1 EXG is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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