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X59 MGM

2000 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,645 mi
Last recorded60,645 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 MGM
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 60,645 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 60,133 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,656 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 59,650 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 58,747 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 58,736 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 57,453 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 57,453 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,303 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 54,424 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 51,944 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 49,615 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,390 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,174 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 42,993 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 45,575 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 34,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 31,489 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 31,489 miles

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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X59 MGM is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X59 MGM, 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 X59 MGM registered?

X59 MGM is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X59 MGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X59 MGM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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