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X371 XCL

2000 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

22,267 mi
Last recorded22,267 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX371 XCL
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 22,267 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 21,897 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 21,828 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 21,656 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 21,430 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 21,430 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 21,192 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 20,813 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 20,288 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 19,921 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 19,093 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,059 miles

o/s/f driving lamp cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2013 17,279 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,423 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 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 23 Aug 2010 14,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,203 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s driving lamp cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2008 12,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s driving lamp cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2007 12,159 miles

4 point seatbelts type approval mark se-e4-0425096

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 12,159 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,141 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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X371 XCL is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 X371 XCL, 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 X371 XCL registered?

X371 XCL is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X371 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X371 XCL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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