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SN65 BHW

2016 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,334 mi
Last recorded27,334 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN65 BHW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 27,334 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 26,905 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 25,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osr tyre has cut in middle tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 22,090 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 20,704 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 17,633 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 16,204 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 13,399 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 13,399 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (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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SN65 BHW is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SN65 BHW, 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 SN65 BHW registered?

SN65 BHW is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 February 2016.

Is SN65 BHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN65 BHW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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