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D26 EXG

2009 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

29,886 mi
Last recorded29,886 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Exige22,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 29,886 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 25,644 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 25,600 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 25,487 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 25,399 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 24,643 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 24,143 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 24,129 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 22,986 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 22,258 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 20,740 miles

tyres worn near limits

Pass 29 May 2014 19,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 17,090 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 12,926 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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D26 EXG is a 2009 Lotus Exige in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 22,277 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 D26 EXG, 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 17 years old, this Lotus Exige is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D26 EXG registered?

D26 EXG is a 2009 Lotus Exige, first registered on 8 May 2009.

Is D26 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D26 EXG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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