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LJ16 AXZ

2016 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,160 mi
Last recorded22,160 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 AXZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 22,160 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 21,698 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 20,978 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 20,218 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 15,078 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 9,269 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 3,660 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 3,509 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 2,874 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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LJ16 AXZ 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 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 LJ16 AXZ, 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 LJ16 AXZ registered?

LJ16 AXZ is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 August 2016.

Is LJ16 AXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ16 AXZ 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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