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P333 OTT

2004 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,163 mi
Last recorded31,163 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP333 OTT
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,163 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2012 31,163 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2010 29,842 miles

front registration plate loosly mounted.

off and near side front headlamps aim/patterns are weak.

rear registration plate loosly mounted.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 29,752 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

front registration plate loosly mounted.

Pass 20 Jun 2009 25,049 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,959 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 15,243 miles

oil present around offside front lower suspension arm

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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P333 OTT is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P333 OTT, 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 P333 OTT registered?

P333 OTT is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is P333 OTT safe to buy?

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