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X301 LVC

2001 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,261 mi
Last recorded50,261 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX301 LVC
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 50,261 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 50,256 miles

slight play in ns steering arm

Pass 26 Nov 2021 50,251 miles

all four brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Pass 4 Nov 2020 50,244 miles

all four discs corroded due to lack of use

Pass 2 Dec 2019 50,234 miles

front indicators slightly white

rear brake discs corroded due to lack of use

slight play in ns steering arm

Pass 20 Nov 2018 50,111 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 49,819 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 48,600 miles

slight play in nsf steering arm

slight play in osf antiroll bar mount

Pass 17 Nov 2015 46,474 miles

slight noise in osf wheel bearing

slight play in nsf rack arm

Fail 17 Nov 2015 46,474 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight noise in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,628 miles

os track rod end rubber boot perished

slight noise in osf wheel bearing

Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,019 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both track rod end gaiters badly cracked

emissions irratic and on limit

Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,696 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both track rod end gaiters badly deteriorated

emissions erratic

Pass 16 Nov 2011 40,343 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 38,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 38,815 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,136 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Nov 2008 32,691 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 29,138 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 29,138 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 25,133 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 20,789 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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X301 LVC is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 X301 LVC, 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 X301 LVC registered?

X301 LVC is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X301 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X301 LVC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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