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N80 LOT

2004 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,991 mi
Last recorded45,991 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN80 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 45,991 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 43,886 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 42,196 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,788 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

cut to tread on n\s\r tyre but not exposing cords

light cracing to grooves in tread surface

Fail 9 Sep 2013 41,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

cut to tread on n\s\r tyre but not exposing cords

light cracing to grooves in tread surface

Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,754 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 41,754 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,233 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 40,233 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 37,635 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 35,149 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,652 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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N80 LOT is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 N80 LOT, 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 N80 LOT registered?

N80 LOT is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is N80 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N80 LOT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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