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X1 RML

2016 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,090 mi
Last recorded18,090 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 RML
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 18,090 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 14,045 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 13,088 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 12,134 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 11,343 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 10,418 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 9,068 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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X1 RML is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Yellow 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 X1 RML, 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 X1 RML registered?

X1 RML is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 July 2016.

Is X1 RML safe to buy?

The MOT history for X1 RML 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.

Does X1 RML have outstanding finance?

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