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FJ56 FYS

2006 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,971 mi
Last recorded4,971 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 FYS
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 4,971 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 4,971 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)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 3,270 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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FJ56 FYS is a 2006 Lotus Exige in Orange 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 FJ56 FYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ56 FYS registered?

FJ56 FYS is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is FJ56 FYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ56 FYS 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.

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