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LT55 CUP

2016 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,330 mi
Last recorded29,330 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 CUP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 29,330 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 27,950 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 27,841 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 27,824 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 26,120 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 25,642 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 23,970 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 16,992 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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LT55 CUP is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LT55 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LT55 CUP?

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What year was LT55 CUP registered?

LT55 CUP is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 November 2016.

Is LT55 CUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT55 CUP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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