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WU16 LZL

2016 Lotus Evora

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,983 mi
Last recorded43,983 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Evora18,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU16 LZL
MakeLotus
ModelEvora
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 43,983 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 43,982 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 39,139 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 33,678 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 32,188 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 32,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 31,601 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 29,891 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 25,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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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WU16 LZL 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 WU16 LZL, 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 WU16 LZL registered?

WU16 LZL is a 2016 Lotus Evora, first registered on 5 August 2016.

Is WU16 LZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU16 LZL 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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