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Y517 HPE

2001 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,968 mi
Last recorded26,968 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 HPE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 26,968 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 26,418 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 25,864 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 24,896 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 24,896 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 24,737 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,695 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 24,516 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 24,271 miles

O/S/F TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD N/S/F TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD

Pass 4 Sep 2014 24,111 miles

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD

O/S/F TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACLKING IN TREAD

Fail 1 Sep 2014 24,111 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD

O/S/F TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACLKING IN TREAD

Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,762 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,609 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,489 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 20,489 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,669 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,225 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 15,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,928 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 10,445 miles

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

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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Y517 HPE is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y517 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y517 HPE registered?

Y517 HPE is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y517 HPE safe to buy?

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