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Y191 GAX

2001 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,035 mi
Last recorded54,035 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY191 GAX
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 54,035 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 54,033 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 54,033 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 53,993 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 53,962 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 53,954 miles

Emmissions only just passed

Handbrake high

Pass 25 Jul 2018 53,954 miles

front no plate slightly damaged

o/s rear outer drive shaft boot slight deterioration

Pass 1 Sep 2017 53,920 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 53,525 miles

rear tyres getting close to limit of wear

Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,431 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 52,745 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 51,571 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 51,571 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 50,696 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,300 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,873 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 43,219 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 May 2009 43,216 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 40,539 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,182 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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Y191 GAX is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y191 GAX, 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 Y191 GAX registered?

Y191 GAX is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y191 GAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y191 GAX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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