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RX55 JTU

2005 Lotus Exige

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,943 mi
Last recorded27,943 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Lotus Exige28,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 JTU
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,943 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering wheel!!

Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,662 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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RX55 JTU is a 2005 Lotus Exige in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 28,182 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 RX55 JTU, 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 21 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX55 JTU registered?

RX55 JTU is a 2005 Lotus Exige, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is RX55 JTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 JTU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX55 JTU have outstanding finance?

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