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151 DT

2007 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,231 mi
Last recorded38,231 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration151 DT
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 38,231 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 36,800 miles

front tyres slight cracking

unable to check brake master cylinder without removing componants warning light fitted.

Pass 10 Aug 2023 36,314 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 36,129 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 36,129 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 35,527 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 34,104 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 33,838 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 33,834 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 31,856 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 30,270 miles

Led's out in nsr sidelight assembly.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,896 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,877 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 22,453 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 16,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2013 16,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 10,880 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 10,593 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no suppliers name on number plates

Pass 4 May 2010 9,164 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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151 DT is a 2007 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 26,624 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 151 DT, 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 19 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 151 DT registered?

151 DT is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 11 May 2007.

Is 151 DT safe to buy?

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