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HE17 HEL

2017 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,255 mi
Last recorded12,255 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Lotus Exige12,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE17 HEL
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2025 12,255 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 11,903 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 11,285 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 10,547 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 9,042 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 7,390 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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HE17 HEL is a 2017 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HE17 HEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HE17 HEL registered?

HE17 HEL is a 2017 Lotus Exige, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is HE17 HEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HE17 HEL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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