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Y19 LOT

2016 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,720 mi
Last recorded32,720 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY19 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 32,720 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 31,175 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 29,619 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 24,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 22,016 miles

Front tyres 7years old, perished

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 18,172 miles

Front tyres 6 years old, stepped

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm, 6 years old, stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 13,263 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 5,870 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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Y19 LOT is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y19 LOT, 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 Y19 LOT registered?

Y19 LOT is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 June 2016.

Is Y19 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y19 LOT shows 8 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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