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43,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Lotus Exige?
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EX51 EGG is a 2009 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 EX51 EGG, 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 EX51 EGG registered?
EX51 EGG is a 2009 Lotus Exige, first registered on 7 January 2009.
Is EX51 EGG safe to buy?
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