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X587 XVF

2001 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

51,544 mi
Last recorded51,544 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX587 XVF
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 51,544 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 103,325 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 103,325 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 93,582 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 93,582 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside and offside sreering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 26 May 2010 84,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 17 May 2010 84,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 May 2009 78,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 14 May 2008 72,289 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 72,289 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 62,952 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 53,809 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 53,809 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 52,405 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)

Fail 13 Feb 2006 51,597 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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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X587 XVF is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X587 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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X587 XVF is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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