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X10 TUS

2000 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,959 mi
Last recorded46,959 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX10 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 46,959 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Dec 2022 46,948 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 May 2022 46,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 46,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays cover underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Aug 2020 46,822 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad worn close to limit

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays cover underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2018 46,752 miles

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes worn

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded and brake pads worn to the legal limit

roof cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2018 46,741 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes worn

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded and brake pads worn to the legal limit

roof cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,393 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

under trays fitted, not allowing a full inspection

Pass 27 May 2015 45,654 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 22 May 2014 45,557 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 45,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 44,652 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 43,640 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,984 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,529 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,861 miles

Front inner b/pads appear to be getting abit low

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,487 miles

Brake pads appear low but servicable.

Fluctuating performance at nearside rear brake.

Fuel cap key missing assumed seal OK.

Rear brake discs appera worn at inner faces.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 23,016 miles

Nearside front side lamp intermitant.

Rear brake discs inner faces are rusty.

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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X10 TUS is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X10 TUS, 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 X10 TUS registered?

X10 TUS is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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