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W8 CON

2001 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

23,043 mi
Last recorded23,043 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 CON
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 23,043 miles

parking brake effort poor

Fail 20 Jun 2023 23,041 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 22,833 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 22,014 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 21,035 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 20,340 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 18,728 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,013 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 18,013 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 16,993 miles

n/s/front tyre 2.5mm, o/s/front 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 16,904 miles

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.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 14,994 miles

crack in windscreen, drivers lower corner.

slight play in o/s/front track rod end.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,855 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 11,677 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 9,407 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 9,407 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 7,796 miles

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.

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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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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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.

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