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PJ02 CAT

2017 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,519 mi
Last recorded32,519 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Exige12,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 CAT
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2026 32,519 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Osr registration plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 28,175 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 28,119 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 23,427 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 19,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 12,932 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 10,691 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 9,989 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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PJ02 CAT is a 2017 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PJ02 CAT, 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 PJ02 CAT registered?

PJ02 CAT is a 2017 Lotus Exige, first registered on 5 March 2017.

Is PJ02 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ02 CAT shows 8 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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