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Y678 DGN

2001 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,936 mi
Last recorded39,936 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 DGN
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 39,936 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 39,765 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 38,866 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 38,592 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 38,516 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 38,337 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 38,174 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 37,368 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 36,939 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 35,412 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 34,900 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 33,426 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 33,426 miles

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)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 33,201 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2010 29,320 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 26,213 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 23,108 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,123 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 20,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 17,102 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 17,097 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 14,649 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 14,643 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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Y678 DGN is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y678 DGN, 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 Y678 DGN registered?

Y678 DGN is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y678 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y678 DGN shows 24 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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