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EU55 DZA

2006 Lotus Exige

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,839 mi
Last recorded26,839 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 DZA
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 26,839 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,956 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 23,956 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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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EU55 DZA is a 2006 Lotus Exige in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 EU55 DZA, 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 EU55 DZA registered?

EU55 DZA is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is EU55 DZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 DZA shows 3 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.

Does EU55 DZA have outstanding finance?

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