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HF66 AKG

2016 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,772 mi
Last recorded59,772 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF66 AKG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 59,772 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 59,139 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 58,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

screen wash performance poor

Fail 11 Jul 2023 58,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

screen wash performance poor

Pass 31 May 2022 56,149 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 45,953 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 34,281 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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HF66 AKG is a 2016 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HF66 AKG, 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

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What year was HF66 AKG registered?

HF66 AKG is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 September 2016.

Is HF66 AKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF66 AKG shows 7 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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