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SF65 DBC

2016 Lotus Evora

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,658 mi
Last recorded32,658 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Lotus Evora18,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF65 DBC
MakeLotus
ModelEvora
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 32,658 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 31,856 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 31,852 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2023 28,593 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *all inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 25,376 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 22,036 miles

All brake disc inner sides corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 19,902 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 19,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 14,078 miles

undertrays fitted

How Reliable is the Lotus Evora?

Based on 2,775 MOT tests across 402 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
1,922
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
402
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
Headlamp aim too high 8
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SF65 DBC is a 2016 Lotus Evora in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Lotus Evora models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 18,195 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 Evora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF65 DBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Evora typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 10 years old, this Lotus Evora is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SF65 DBC registered?

SF65 DBC is a 2016 Lotus Evora, first registered on 20 January 2016.

Is SF65 DBC safe to buy?

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