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D16 OON

2006 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,883 mi
Last recorded24,883 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 OON
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 24,883 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 24,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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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D16 OON is a 2006 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 D16 OON, 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 D16 OON registered?

D16 OON is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is D16 OON safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 OON shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D16 OON have outstanding finance?

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