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L70 TOS

2004 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,576 mi
Last recorded8,576 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 TOS
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2010 8,576 miles

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

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

offside and nearside inner rack joints have play

Pass 22 Jun 2009 4,671 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 4,248 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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L70 TOS is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 L70 TOS, 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 L70 TOS registered?

L70 TOS is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is L70 TOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 TOS shows 3 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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