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AU56 CVB

2006 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,265 mi
Last recorded11,265 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 CVB
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 11,265 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 11,265 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 11,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 10,720 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 10,720 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 7,936 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 7,936 miles

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)

osr lamp led's not all illuminated

Pass 28 Aug 2009 3,582 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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AU56 CVB is a 2006 Lotus Exige in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AU56 CVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU56 CVB registered?

AU56 CVB is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 October 2006.

Is AU56 CVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 CVB shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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