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Y9 GRM

2017 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,631 mi
Last recorded13,631 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Exige12,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 GRM
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 13,631 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 12,639 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 11,705 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 8,934 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 8,571 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 8,179 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 8,179 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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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Y9 GRM is a 2017 Lotus Exige in Red with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 12,757 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 Y9 GRM, 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 9 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y9 GRM?

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What year was Y9 GRM registered?

Y9 GRM is a 2017 Lotus Exige, first registered on 29 November 2017.

Is Y9 GRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y9 GRM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y9 GRM have outstanding finance?

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