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W543 RTV

2000 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

16,643 mi
Last recorded16,643 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 RTV
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 16,643 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 16,492 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 16,368 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 16,285 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 16,253 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 16,164 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 16,051 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 16,030 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 15,830 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 15,716 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 15,643 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 15,451 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 15,012 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 15,002 miles

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

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

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 11 Jun 2012 14,673 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 14,673 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 14,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,494 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 14,198 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 13,965 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 13,795 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 13,563 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 13,056 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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W543 RTV is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W543 RTV, 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 W543 RTV registered?

W543 RTV is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 11 August 2000.

Is W543 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W543 RTV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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