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United Kingdom market

Lotus Exige (S1)

2000–2001

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  • Lowest price

    £61,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £61,500

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    £61,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    2

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 2 lots

Lotus Exige

Based on 2 verified auction results

No signal yet

£37,433

Market value · recent verified sales

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

5-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

Estimates pool 3 verified sales across Australia, United Kingdom — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

38

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Lotus Exige remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

36

Cars

SORN

117

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Marque analyst note

The Lotus Exige S1 market in the UK shows a current median of £37,433 based on extremely limited transaction activity. With only two cars tracked across our entire dataset and just one sale in the past twelve months, any pricing signal remains unreliable and price trends cannot be established with confidence.

The sample size constrains meaningful analysis of recent market direction. The single transaction recorded in the twelve-month window provides insufficient basis to judge whether the market is moving upward, downward, or holding steady relative to longer-term patterns.

Exige S1s that have transacted show very low average mileage at 6,424 miles, suggesting these cars are being actively preserved rather than driven. This pattern is consistent with ownership of appreciating classics, where preservation often takes priority over use.

The Exige S1 occupies the collectible tier with a score of 6, though desirability remains low in current market conditions. Without reliable production volume data, it is difficult to assess how rarity influences the car's standing among enthusiasts and collectors.

Liquidity for the Exige S1 is illiquid, with zero active listings visible at present and only two sales tracked historically. For both buyers and sellers, this thinness creates challenges in price discovery and timing around any transaction.

Without sufficient transaction depth or forward-looking data, three- and five-year price projections cannot be reasonably constructed. Prospective participants should treat this market segment as exploratory and rely on specialist knowledge of Lotus engineering and the S1's position within the broader Exige lineage.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£37,433
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed36
  • SORN'd (off-road)117
  • Total in DVLA records153
  • All Lotus Exiges192
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£4,350
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£61,500
  • Avg Mileage at Sale6,424 mi
  • Recent Price Range£61,500 – £61,500
  • Total Sales Tracked2

Recent sales

  • £61,500

    Collecting Cars · 15 Jul 2025

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.