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Y536 UOL

2001 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

57,234 mi
Last recorded57,234 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2007
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY536 UOL
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2007 57,234 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 57,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in O/S steering rack Slightly long travel on parking brake lever

Fail 11 Nov 2006 54,767 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise offside rear parking brake to be serviced

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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Y536 UOL is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 Y536 UOL, 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 Y536 UOL registered?

Y536 UOL is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y536 UOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y536 UOL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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