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2001 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,183 mi
Last recorded35,183 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 SEO
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 35,183 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 35,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 34,209 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minimum 1.6mm tread reached (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 33,902 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 33,898 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 33,372 miles

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 5 Apr 2019 33,112 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

steering wheel trim loose at top

Pass 15 Mar 2018 32,692 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,292 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 31,314 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,492 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,306 miles

N/S No Plate lamp going dim

Sports catalytic converter fitted and engine is required to be hot to pass emissions

Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper just clearing view

Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,860 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,034 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 26,312 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 25,438 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 25,438 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 22,869 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 21,223 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,844 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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Y717 SEO is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y717 SEO, 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.

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What year was Y717 SEO registered?

Y717 SEO is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 24 August 2001.

Is Y717 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y717 SEO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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