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L3 RTE

2016 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,603 mi
Last recorded33,603 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 RTE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 33,603 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 32,998 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 32,319 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 31,073 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 28,428 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 27,020 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 27,012 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 24,755 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 20,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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L3 RTE 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 L3 RTE, 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 L3 RTE registered?

L3 RTE is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is L3 RTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 RTE 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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