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W329 TVF

2000 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,244 mi
Last recorded48,244 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW329 TVF
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 48,244 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,046 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2014 46,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2014 46,655 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2013 46,295 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,728 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,534 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 42,422 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2008 38,053 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,605 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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W329 TVF is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W329 TVF, 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 W329 TVF registered?

W329 TVF is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W329 TVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W329 TVF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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