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EL15 EAM

2016 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,796 mi
Last recorded13,796 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL15 EAM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 13,796 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 12,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 12,962 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 11,845 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 10,785 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 9,506 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 6,860 miles

Under trays fitted, unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2020 5,897 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 4,631 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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EL15 EAM is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EL15 EAM, 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 EL15 EAM?

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What year was EL15 EAM registered?

EL15 EAM is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is EL15 EAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL15 EAM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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