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16 PE

1999 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,422 mi
Last recorded81,422 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 PE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 81,422 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 79,374 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 77,192 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 76,225 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall not to cords

Pass 21 Oct 2021 75,401 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 74,941 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 72,823 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 70,732 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,948 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 64,187 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 61,470 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 57,740 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 57,737 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 54,350 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wear can be seen

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Oct 2012 54,302 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wear can be seen

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2011 51,121 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs wear can be seen

Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,494 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front wheel has slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2009 44,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 44,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,107 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,163 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,771 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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16 PE is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1999 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 46,666 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 16 PE, 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 27 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 16 PE registered?

16 PE is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is 16 PE safe to buy?

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