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J10 EXG

2016 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,608 mi
Last recorded20,608 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Exige14,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 20,608 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 May 2024 20,475 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 20,046 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osr / nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2023 20,046 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osr / nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 17,308 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 16,264 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 16,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 13,989 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 11,320 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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J10 EXG is a 2016 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 14,224 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 J10 EXG, 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 10 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J10 EXG registered?

J10 EXG is a 2016 Lotus Exige, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is J10 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J10 EXG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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