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A240 CUP

2006 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,281 mi
Last recorded20,281 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA240 CUP
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 20,281 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 18,541 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 18,539 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 17,387 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 17,142 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 15,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 15,174 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,693 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 12,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight heat damage to all 4x tyres

Pass 21 Mar 2013 11,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2012 10,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 10,315 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 8,328 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 8,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 6,403 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 1,949 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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A240 CUP is a 2006 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 A240 CUP, 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 A240 CUP registered?

A240 CUP is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is A240 CUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A240 CUP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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