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RK04 AXT

2004 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,030 mi
Last recorded14,030 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Lotus Exige28,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 AXT
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,030 miles

Undertrays and vehicle design preventing full examination of structure

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2010 12,565 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 12,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 11,851 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 8,076 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 7,776 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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RK04 AXT is a 2004 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RK04 AXT, 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 RK04 AXT registered?

RK04 AXT is a 2004 Lotus Exige, first registered on 19 July 2004.

Is RK04 AXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK04 AXT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RK04 AXT have outstanding finance?

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