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Y642 EUM

2001 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,375 mi
Last recorded41,375 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 EUM
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 41,375 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,142 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,105 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,840 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,344 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,093 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,724 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,727 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,090 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 36,699 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,307 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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Y642 EUM is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 26,625 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 Y642 EUM, 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 25 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 Y642 EUM registered?

Y642 EUM is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y642 EUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y642 EUM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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