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LH16 AHL

2016 Lotus Exige

Green Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,308 mi
Last recorded38,308 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Lotus Exige14,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH16 AHL
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 38,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 35,901 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 30,398 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 30,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 27,330 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 20,435 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2020 15,054 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc surfaces rusty in centre of disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 12,689 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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LH16 AHL is a 2016 Lotus Exige in Green with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LH16 AHL, 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 LH16 AHL registered?

LH16 AHL is a 2016 Lotus Exige, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is LH16 AHL safe to buy?

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