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R31 LSE

2016 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,657 mi
Last recorded32,657 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 LSE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 32,657 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 28,673 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 24,549 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 23,005 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 23,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 21,387 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 19,704 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 19,293 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 19,292 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 12,590 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 12,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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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R31 LSE is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R31 LSE, 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 R31 LSE registered?

R31 LSE is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is R31 LSE safe to buy?

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