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9 XGM

2006 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,812 mi
Last recorded58,812 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 XGM
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 58,812 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 58,756 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 58,248 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 53,047 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 50,223 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 47,166 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 46,337 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,624 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 44,540 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,937 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 40,488 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,007 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,740 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 30,925 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 26,522 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,513 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyres are not of the correct size/aspect ratio

Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,998 miles

Handbrake effort less on O/S than N/S, suspect cable binding or slightly seized.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 22,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake effort less on O/S than N/S, suspect cable binding or slightly seized.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 18,744 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 18,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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9 XGM is a 2006 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,575 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 9 XGM, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 9 XGM registered?

9 XGM is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 11 August 2006.

Is 9 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 XGM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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