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X6 EGE

2001 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,576 mi
Last recorded60,576 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX6 EGE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 60,576 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 59,699 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 59,008 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 57,147 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 56,777 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 54,573 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 54,356 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 54,350 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 53,700 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,039 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,970 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,610 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,720 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,658 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,011 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 44,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,933 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 41,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in off side front steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2006 34,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 32,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2005 32,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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X6 EGE is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 26,625 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 X6 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 25 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X6 EGE?

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What year was X6 EGE registered?

X6 EGE is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is X6 EGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X6 EGE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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