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WN17 VLM

2017 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,849 mi
Last recorded9,849 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2017 Lotus Exige12,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN17 VLM
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 9,849 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 6,213 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 4,759 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 3,434 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 3,434 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2020

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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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WN17 VLM is a 2017 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WN17 VLM, 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 WN17 VLM registered?

WN17 VLM is a 2017 Lotus Exige, first registered on 18 May 2017.

Is WN17 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN17 VLM 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.

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