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LJ16 AXS

2016 Lotus Exige

Green Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,763 mi
Last recorded15,763 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Exige14,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 AXS
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 15,763 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 15,052 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 13,619 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 12,961 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 12,941 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 11,458 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 10,069 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 7,507 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 7,500 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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LJ16 AXS is a 2016 Lotus Exige in Green 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 LJ16 AXS, 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 LJ16 AXS registered?

LJ16 AXS is a 2016 Lotus Exige, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is LJ16 AXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ16 AXS 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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