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A81 JON

2016 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (26 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,454 mi
Last recorded37,454 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA81 JON
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

26 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 37,454 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2026 96,990 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 96,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 36,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 92,033 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked slightly (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 34,136 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 88,478 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked slightly (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 30,999 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 84,411 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked slightly (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 27,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265.35.20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235.35.20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 81,786 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 26,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 79,387 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 23,749 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 21,287 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 78,468 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 78,064 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 78,025 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,045 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 74,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 73,537 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 69,175 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 66,713 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,130 miles

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)

exhaust heat shield corroded insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,467 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,186 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,854 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 32,054 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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A81 JON is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2016 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 15,473 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A81 JON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A81 JON registered?

A81 JON is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is A81 JON safe to buy?

The MOT history for A81 JON shows 28 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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