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LJ16 AYY

2016 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,745 mi
Last recorded21,745 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 21,745 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 21,002 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 19,381 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 17,503 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 15,840 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 4 Aug 2020 14,954 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 13,943 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 AYY is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AYY, 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 AYY registered?

LJ16 AYY is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 April 2016.

Is LJ16 AYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ16 AYY shows 7 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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