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YJ13 JWW

2013 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,716 mi
Last recorded36,716 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2013 Lotus Exige18,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 JWW
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 36,716 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 36,494 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 36,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 35,597 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 35,597 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 33,877 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 31,097 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 28,293 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 28,168 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 24,196 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 19,188 miles

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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YJ13 JWW is a 2013 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2013 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 18,560 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 YJ13 JWW, 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 13 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ13 JWW registered?

YJ13 JWW is a 2013 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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