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Y443 HPE

2001 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,912 mi
Last recorded20,912 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY443 HPE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 20,912 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 20,912 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,827 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 18,169 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 15,165 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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Y443 HPE is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y443 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 Y443 HPE registered?

Y443 HPE is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y443 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y443 HPE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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