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X7 EGE

2001 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,637 mi
Last recorded50,637 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 EGE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 50,637 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 50,366 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 50,069 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 49,744 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 47,243 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 46,248 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,406 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 44,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle fitted with full under tray allowing no visual access to underneath.

Pass 29 May 2014 40,809 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 40,809 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 40,804 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,548 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,890 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 33,074 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,172 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,240 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,674 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 9,971 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 18,823 miles

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

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

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

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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X7 EGE is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X7 EGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X7 EGE registered?

X7 EGE is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X7 EGE safe to buy?

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