MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,043 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
parking brake effort poor
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
n/s/front tyre 2.5mm, o/s/front 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm.
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
n/s/front tyre 2.5mm, o/s/front 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm.
crack in windscreen, drivers lower corner.
slight play in o/s/front track rod end.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Exige?
Based on 20,795 MOT tests across 2,298 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W8 CON is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 W8 CON, 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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How do I check the history of W8 CON?
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What year was W8 CON registered?
W8 CON is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 18 December 2001.
Is W8 CON safe to buy?
The MOT history for W8 CON shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W8 CON have outstanding finance?
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