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LK07 FBN

2007 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,714 mi
Last recorded33,714 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2007 Lotus Exige26,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK07 FBN
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 33,714 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 31,614 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 498,206 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 49,228 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 49,228 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine light on

full under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2013 25,871 miles

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

atten no plates

Pass 25 May 2012 20,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 14,612 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 14,399 miles

Faulty fuel cap key barrel.

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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LK07 FBN is a 2007 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LK07 FBN, 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 LK07 FBN registered?

LK07 FBN is a 2007 Lotus Exige, first registered on 8 August 2007.

Is LK07 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK07 FBN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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