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Y776 BSG

2001 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,342 mi
Last recorded44,342 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY776 BSG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 44,342 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 42,292 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,417 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 37,561 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 37,561 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,920 miles

front and rear tryes wearing on inside and outside edges

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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Y776 BSG is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y776 BSG, 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 Y776 BSG registered?

Y776 BSG is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y776 BSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y776 BSG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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