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X441 NKO

2001 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,712 mi
Last recorded44,712 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX441 NKO
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 44,712 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 44,709 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))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Service brake excessively binding all brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 43,617 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 43,525 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 43,525 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 41,897 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 39,880 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,858 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 36,555 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 36,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,391 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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X441 NKO is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 X441 NKO, 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 X441 NKO registered?

X441 NKO is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X441 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X441 NKO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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