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N3 VUP

2009 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,143 mi
Last recorded36,143 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Exige22,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 VUP
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 36,143 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 34,708 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 34,360 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 34,360 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 33,976 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 33,435 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 32,668 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 30,588 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 27,924 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 24,108 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 21,636 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

rear brake discs slightly worn, noise from nearside front brake

Fail 11 Aug 2016 21,636 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rear brake discs slightly worn, noise from nearside front brake

Pass 11 Aug 2015 21,530 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 19,634 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 18,461 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has long scratch offside to nearside.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,457 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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N3 VUP is a 2009 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N3 VUP, 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 N3 VUP registered?

N3 VUP is a 2009 Lotus Exige, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is N3 VUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 VUP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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