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X8 AJL

2016 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,432 mi
Last recorded37,432 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 AJL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 37,432 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 35,959 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 32,976 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 30,328 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 27,690 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 21,024 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 21,024 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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X8 AJL is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X8 AJL, 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 X8 AJL registered?

X8 AJL is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 November 2016.

Is X8 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X8 AJL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X8 AJL have outstanding finance?

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