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X586 XVF

2001 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,237 mi
Last recorded45,237 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX586 XVF
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 45,237 miles

surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Pass 31 Oct 2023 45,176 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 45,176 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 45,069 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 45,016 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 44,965 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 44,849 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 44,729 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,633 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 May 2016 44,490 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,437 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 44,063 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,750 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,489 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,263 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 43,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,659 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 36,983 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,350 miles

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Fail 19 Mar 2007 36,350 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate poor

wiper poor

Pass 29 Mar 2006 34,899 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 34,824 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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X586 XVF is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 X586 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 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 X586 XVF registered?

X586 XVF is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X586 XVF safe to buy?

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