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JM12 OWE

2017 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,727 mi
Last recorded26,727 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Exige12,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM12 OWE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 26,727 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 26,121 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 24,217 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 24,211 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Not attached to the seat (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 21,450 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 18,044 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 13,343 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 13,342 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 10,907 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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JM12 OWE is a 2017 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JM12 OWE, 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 JM12 OWE registered?

JM12 OWE is a 2017 Lotus Exige, first registered on 3 January 2017.

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