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X1 EGE

2016 Lotus Exige

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,191 mi
Last recorded31,191 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Exige14,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 EGE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 31,191 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 29,184 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 26,818 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 26,810 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 22,540 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 17,562 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 17,562 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 14,144 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 11,437 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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X1 EGE is a 2016 Lotus Exige in Blue with a 3,500cc 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 X1 EGE, 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 X1 EGE registered?

X1 EGE is a 2016 Lotus Exige, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is X1 EGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X1 EGE 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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