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DB16 LTS

2016 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,105 mi
Last recorded33,105 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Lotus Exige14,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB16 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 33,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively floating discs to hub mounting worn resulting in play in discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 28,888 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 25,450 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osr / nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 20,854 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 19,019 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 18,284 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 16,871 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lotus Exige?

Based on 20,795 MOT tests across 2,298 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
1,345
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 417
Headlamp aim too high 214
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 205
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 178
Headlamp aim too low 155
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DB16 LTS is a 2016 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 14,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Exige fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 417 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DB16 LTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Exige typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 10 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DB16 LTS registered?

DB16 LTS is a 2016 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is DB16 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB16 LTS shows 7 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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