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X338 BTT

2000 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1760cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

5,980 mi
Last recorded5,980 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX338 BTT
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,760cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 5,980 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 4,022 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 4,011 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 3,644 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2016 38 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,677 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 31,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 31,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant level low

Fail 7 Jul 2011 30,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

os handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2011 30,586 miles

os handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2010 29,900 miles

please see the advisory sheet issued with the previous mot failure

Fail 7 Jul 2010 29,796 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

signs of rubbing on both rear inner wheel arches

wiper blade smears

Pass 2 Jul 2009 28,134 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 24,395 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,132 miles

N/S/R CV GAITER PIN HOLED.

Fail 25 Aug 2007 24,117 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

ADVISE, UNABLE TO PROPERLY INSPECT UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DUE TO UNDER TRAYS FITTED.

ADVISE, n/s/r c v gaitor pin holed.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,749 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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X338 BTT is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,760cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X338 BTT, 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 X338 BTT registered?

X338 BTT is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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