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X287 XNG

2000 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,021 mi
Last recorded111,021 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX287 XNG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 111,021 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 109,778 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 108,088 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 108,076 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

vehicle fitted with full undertrays

Pass 26 Nov 2021 107,241 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

vehicle has full length undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 106,428 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 105,658 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 100,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 98,686 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit two front ONLY JUST PASSABLE 1.6 & 2mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded two front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 87,094 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ferrules show advanced corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

front pads show wear

Fail 23 Dec 2015 87,094 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both brake ferrules show advanced corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ferrules show advanced corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

front pads show wear

Pass 30 Oct 2014 85,978 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 85,973 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 80,637 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 73,754 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 64,920 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 56,845 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,415 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,888 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 41,496 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,280 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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X287 XNG is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X287 XNG, 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 X287 XNG registered?

X287 XNG is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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