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Y163 CAY

2000 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,940 mi
Last recorded22,940 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Exige29,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 CAY
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 22,940 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 22,615 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 22,442 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 22,331 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 21,868 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 21,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,278 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 21,278 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,804 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2010 18,827 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 16,527 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,777 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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Y163 CAY is a 2000 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 29,758 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y163 CAY, 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.

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What year was Y163 CAY registered?

Y163 CAY is a 2000 Lotus Exige, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y163 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y163 CAY shows 12 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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