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X2 TWF

2016 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,393 mi
Last recorded16,393 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX2 TWF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 16,393 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 15,670 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 13,070 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 12,402 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 11,533 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 10,574 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 10,571 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 8,964 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 7,261 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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X2 TWF is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Orange 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 X2 TWF, 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 X2 TWF registered?

X2 TWF is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is X2 TWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X2 TWF 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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