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D8 RFO

2006 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

11,737 mi
Last recorded11,737 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 RFO
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 11,737 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 11,721 miles

Position lamp not working all position lamps inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 11,651 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 11,557 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 11,466 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 11,466 miles

Position lamp not working all position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 11,426 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 11,302 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 11,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 11,164 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 10,978 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 10,660 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 10,578 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 10,469 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 10,440 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 10,118 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 9,922 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 9,403 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 8,426 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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D8 RFO is a 2006 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D8 RFO, 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 D8 RFO registered?

D8 RFO is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 11 August 2006.

Is D8 RFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 RFO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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