2001 Lotus Exige 1.8L Petrol · E2 AKC
2001 Lotus Exige (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 46,437 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS EXIGE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E2 AKC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 46,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E2 AKC Mileage History
- 13/03/202544,772 mi
- 22/04/202544,884 mi+112 mi
- 10/04/202646,437 mi+1,553 mi
Average of roughly 1,547 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
E2 AKC MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Lotus Exige (E2 AKC) between March 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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