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MT16 HTV

2016 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,925 mi
Last recorded44,925 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT16 HTV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 44,925 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 42,663 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 42,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 40,482 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 23 Feb 2023 36,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Has play in inner bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres extremely close to legal limit (advise replacement ASAP) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 31,878 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 27,147 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2020 23,501 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 27 Feb 2019 20,920 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 20,772 miles

Central Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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MT16 HTV is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Red 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 MT16 HTV, 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 MT16 HTV registered?

MT16 HTV is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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