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DF06 NTA

2006 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,374 mi
Last recorded32,374 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 NTA
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 32,374 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,326 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,305 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 19,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 16,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 May 2009 16,457 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DF06 NTA is a 2006 Lotus Exige in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF06 NTA, 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 DF06 NTA registered?

DF06 NTA is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is DF06 NTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF06 NTA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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