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X537 WCH

2000 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

14,015 mi
Last recorded14,015 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX537 WCH
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 14,015 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 14,014 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 13,973 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 13,961 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 13,891 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 13,803 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 13,726 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 13,695 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 13,640 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 13,522 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,439 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 13,153 miles

o/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2007 12,044 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 9,119 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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X537 WCH is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Silver 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 X537 WCH, 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 X537 WCH registered?

X537 WCH is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is X537 WCH safe to buy?

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