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W401 YAL

2000 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,154 mi
Last recorded19,154 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 YAL
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 19,154 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 19,073 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 19,058 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 18,992 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 18,968 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 18,873 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 18,799 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 18,527 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,527 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 17,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 16,844 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 16,844 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 15,837 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 15,837 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 15,510 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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W401 YAL 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 80%.

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 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 W401 YAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W401 YAL registered?

W401 YAL is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 9 August 2000.

Is W401 YAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W401 YAL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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