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WL11 MCC

2016 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,200 mi
Last recorded8,200 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL11 MCC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 8,200 miles

Undertray fitted front and rear restricting inspection of some components .

Pass 7 Mar 2025 7,366 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 5,887 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 4,413 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 4,009 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 3,875 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 3,158 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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WL11 MCC is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,798cc 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 WL11 MCC, 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 WL11 MCC registered?

WL11 MCC is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 November 2016.

Is WL11 MCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL11 MCC 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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