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Y396 HPE

2001 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,570 mi
Last recorded11,570 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 HPE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 11,570 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 11,448 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 11,434 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 11,484 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 11,464 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 11,434 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 10,950 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 10,925 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 10,559 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 10,225 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 8,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 8,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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Y396 HPE is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y396 HPE, 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 Y396 HPE registered?

Y396 HPE is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y396 HPE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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