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X581 XVF

2000 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,486 mi
Last recorded52,486 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX581 XVF
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 52,486 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 49,418 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 44,598 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 43,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 43,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 May 2005 36,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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X581 XVF is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X581 XVF, 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 X581 XVF registered?

X581 XVF is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 13 December 2000.

Is X581 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X581 XVF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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