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X474 RAR

2000 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

14,402 mi
Last recorded14,402 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX474 RAR
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 14,402 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 14,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 13,713 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 12,844 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 12,620 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 12,298 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 12,024 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 11,610 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jul 2012 11,238 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 10,680 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 9,998 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 May 2009 9,392 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 8,847 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 8,231 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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X474 RAR is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 X474 RAR, 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 X474 RAR registered?

X474 RAR is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X474 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X474 RAR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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