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L666 CUP

2016 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,212 mi
Last recorded16,212 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 CUP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 16,212 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 14,456 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 12,455 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 12,326 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 11,595 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 10,896 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 8,543 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 8,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 7,232 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 7,232 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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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L666 CUP is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L666 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.

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What year was L666 CUP registered?

L666 CUP is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 September 2016.

Is L666 CUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L666 CUP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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