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11 YY

2017 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,623 mi
Last recorded17,623 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Lotus Exige12,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 YY
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 17,623 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 17,227 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs minor corrosion inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 16,903 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 16,892 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 15,400 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 12,376 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 8,509 miles
Pass 15 May 2020

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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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11 YY is a 2017 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 12,757 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 11 YY, 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 9 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 11 YY registered?

11 YY is a 2017 Lotus Exige, first registered on 23 May 2017.

Is 11 YY safe to buy?

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