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RY65 VFP

2016 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,769 mi
Last recorded7,769 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY65 VFP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 7,769 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 6,685 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 5,840 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 5,778 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 5,743 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 5,557 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 5,397 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 5,099 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 4,716 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 4,716 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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RY65 VFP is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,598cc 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 RY65 VFP, 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 RY65 VFP registered?

RY65 VFP is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is RY65 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY65 VFP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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