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X349 LTX

2000 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

56,769 mi
Last recorded56,769 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX349 LTX
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 56,769 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 56,260 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 55,717 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 55,537 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 54,883 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 54,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 54,835 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,800 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,908 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 53,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 50,926 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,027 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre getting close to wear indicators

strong smell of petrol but unable to find any fuel leaks at time of inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,316 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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X349 LTX is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 X349 LTX, 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 X349 LTX registered?

X349 LTX is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 6 November 2000.

Is X349 LTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X349 LTX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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