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X16 AWM

2017 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,078 mi
Last recorded52,078 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Exige12,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX16 AWM
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 52,078 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 42,096 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 42,095 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2024 34,937 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 28,917 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 28,916 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 20,097 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 14,611 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are rusty on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 11,560 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 11,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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X16 AWM is a 2017 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X16 AWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X16 AWM registered?

X16 AWM is a 2017 Lotus Exige, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is X16 AWM safe to buy?

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