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X696 USG

2000 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,328 mi
Last recorded40,328 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX696 USG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 40,328 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 39,735 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 39,262 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 39,133 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 38,899 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 38,894 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 38,169 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,970 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 37,383 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 36,654 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 36,648 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,489 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 35,438 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 35,438 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,287 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 33,908 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,955 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,404 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 25,014 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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X696 USG is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,758 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 X696 USG, 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 26 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X696 USG registered?

X696 USG is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 13 December 2000.

Is X696 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X696 USG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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