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EX16 EAL

2018 Lotus Exige

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,492 mi
Last recorded23,492 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Lotus Exige11,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX16 EAL
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2025 23,492 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 22,235 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 19,655 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear lower hub bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 16,498 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 12,160 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Front windscreen has 2x chips in zone A and 1 in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

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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EX16 EAL is a 2018 Lotus Exige in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 11,812 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 EX16 EAL, 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 8 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 EX16 EAL registered?

EX16 EAL is a 2018 Lotus Exige, first registered on 23 July 2018.

Is EX16 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX16 EAL shows 5 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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