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SN16 EAM

2016 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,336 mi
Last recorded14,336 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN16 EAM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 14,336 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 7,175 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 6,782 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 6,768 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 6,647 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 6,598 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 6,476 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres, perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake discs have slight corrosion on surface

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

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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SN16 EAM is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SN16 EAM, 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 SN16 EAM registered?

SN16 EAM is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is SN16 EAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN16 EAM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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