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X1 GEJ

2000 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

80,574 mi
Last recorded80,574 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 GEJ
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 80,574 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 75,734 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 73,216 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 68,615 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 64,720 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 62,018 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 57,137 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,902 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,589 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,277 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 47,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sticker and sat nav (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,376 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,613 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,689 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,341 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,582 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 26,660 miles

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 2 Mar 2009 24,291 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,308 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 16,510 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 14,248 miles

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)

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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X1 GEJ is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 X1 GEJ, 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 X1 GEJ registered?

X1 GEJ is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X1 GEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X1 GEJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X1 GEJ have outstanding finance?

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