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X858 XVG

2001 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,204 mi
Last recorded22,204 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX858 XVG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 22,204 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 20,737 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,373 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 17,373 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)

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,143 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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X858 XVG is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X858 XVG, 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 X858 XVG registered?

X858 XVG is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 15 February 2001.

Is X858 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X858 XVG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X858 XVG have outstanding finance?

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