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X3 EGE

2006 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,864 mi
Last recorded12,864 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Exige28,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 EGE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 12,864 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 12,746 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 12,588 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 12,580 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 12,569 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 12,513 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 12,425 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 12,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2014 9,868 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 9,859 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 9,499 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 9,328 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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X3 EGE is a 2006 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X3 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 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 X3 EGE registered?

X3 EGE is a 2006 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is X3 EGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 EGE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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