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AU04 HNM

2004 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,486 mi
Last recorded31,486 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 HNM
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 31,486 miles

corrosion to front discs

Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,164 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,353 miles

all four tyres on the legal 1.6 mm limit

Fail 27 Mar 2008 26,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all four tyres on the legal 1.6 mm limit

Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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AU04 HNM is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 28,529 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 AU04 HNM, 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 22 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU04 HNM registered?

AU04 HNM is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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The MOT history for AU04 HNM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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