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V3 CFO

2016 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,255 mi
Last recorded18,255 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 CFO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 18,255 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 15,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 15,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 11,506 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 9,193 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 7,103 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 4,826 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 4,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 2,422 miles

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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V3 CFO is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V3 CFO, 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 V3 CFO registered?

V3 CFO is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is V3 CFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 CFO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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