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GH16 LZA

2016 Lotus Exige

Grey Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,007 mi
Last recorded29,007 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Exige14,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH16 LZA
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 29,007 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 28,816 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 28,571 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 28,571 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 28,291 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 26,964 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 25,762 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 23,313 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 17,179 miles

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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GH16 LZA is a 2016 Lotus Exige in Grey with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GH16 LZA, 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.

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What year was GH16 LZA registered?

GH16 LZA is a 2016 Lotus Exige, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is GH16 LZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GH16 LZA 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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