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606 XTX

2008 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,951 mi
Last recorded24,951 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Exige27,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration606 XTX
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 24,951 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 24,088 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 24,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 23,361 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 23,361 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 22,210 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are 2mm in middle of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 21,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 20,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 17,324 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 15,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 13,327 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 12,187 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 10,828 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 9,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 9,734 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 9,095 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 8,019 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 8,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 7,107 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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606 XTX is a 2008 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 27,338 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 606 XTX, 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 18 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 606 XTX registered?

606 XTX is a 2008 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is 606 XTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 606 XTX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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