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C18 SPD

2006 Lotus Exige

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,875 mi
Last recorded24,875 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 SPD
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 24,875 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 23,699 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 23,416 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,520 miles

engine manegment light on

Fail 25 Jun 2012 22,520 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine manegment light on

Pass 2 Apr 2011 21,248 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,450 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 19,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

E M L on

Pass 25 Apr 2009 17,350 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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C18 SPD is a 2006 Lotus Exige in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C18 SPD, 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 C18 SPD registered?

C18 SPD is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is C18 SPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 SPD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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