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PA56 MAP

2016 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,970 mi
Last recorded7,970 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA56 MAP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 7,970 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 7,629 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 7,629 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 7,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 6,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 6,267 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 5,321 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 4,959 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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PA56 MAP is a 2016 Lotus Elise in White 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 PA56 MAP, 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 PA56 MAP registered?

PA56 MAP is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 September 2016.

Is PA56 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA56 MAP 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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