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Y2 XGE

2018 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,171 mi
Last recorded19,171 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Lotus Exige11,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 XGE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 19,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 16,697 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 14,655 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 12,412 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 9,187 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 8,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 8,463 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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Y2 XGE is a 2018 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 11,812 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 Y2 XGE, 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 8 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y2 XGE registered?

Y2 XGE is a 2018 Lotus Exige, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is Y2 XGE safe to buy?

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