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EL12 CUP

2016 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,940 mi
Last recorded17,940 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL12 CUP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 17,940 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 16,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 15,707 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 14,493 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 12,235 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 9,120 miles

bonnet release stiff

drivers seat slight movement. possible wear in the rails

Pass 8 Oct 2020 4,298 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 3,992 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 3,573 miles

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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EL12 CUP is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EL12 CUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EL12 CUP?

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What year was EL12 CUP registered?

EL12 CUP is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 January 2016.

Is EL12 CUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL12 CUP shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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