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V1 HPD

2000 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

31,559 mi
Last recorded31,559 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 HPD
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 31,559 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 30,981 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 30,333 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 28,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 28,301 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 28,100 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 28,089 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 27,935 miles

rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

wiper deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,443 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 26,382 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,249 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 18,208 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 16,363 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 HPD is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,758 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HPD, 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 26 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 HPD registered?

V1 HPD is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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