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X698 USG

2001 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,723 mi
Last recorded31,723 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX698 USG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 31,723 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 31,208 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 31,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 30,058 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,608 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 29,589 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,838 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,656 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 28,162 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,383 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,900 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 24,879 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 22,935 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 20,788 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 20,518 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 17,402 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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X698 USG is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X698 USG, 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 X698 USG registered?

X698 USG is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X698 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X698 USG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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