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M30 NGM

2017 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,005 mi
Last recorded31,005 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Exige12,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 NGM
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 31,005 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 29,039 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 26,991 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 25,481 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 22,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 19,562 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 19,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 17,244 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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M30 NGM is a 2017 Lotus Exige in Red with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M30 NGM, 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 M30 NGM registered?

M30 NGM is a 2017 Lotus Exige, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is M30 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 NGM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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