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YJ16 EWM

2016 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,604 mi
Last recorded47,604 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 EWM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 47,604 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 43,372 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 43,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 43,098 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 42,964 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 42,648 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 41,783 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 40,756 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 36,096 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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YJ16 EWM is a 2016 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,598cc 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 YJ16 EWM, 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 YJ16 EWM registered?

YJ16 EWM is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 August 2016.

Is YJ16 EWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ16 EWM 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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