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X621 HNF

2000 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,219 mi
Last recorded32,219 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX621 HNF
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 32,219 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 32,029 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 31,880 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 31,750 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 31,750 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 31,567 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 31,567 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 31,276 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 31,276 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 31,213 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 31,004 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,443 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 29,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 27,895 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 27,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2010 27,143 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,964 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,040 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 18,304 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 12,384 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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X621 HNF is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X621 HNF, 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 X621 HNF registered?

X621 HNF is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 16 October 2000.

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