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LJ16 AYO

2016 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,696 mi
Last recorded47,696 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Lotus Exige14,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 AYO
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 47,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Oct 2024 46,741 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 45,494 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 42,228 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 39,252 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 37,575 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 33,090 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 AYO is a 2016 Lotus Exige in Orange 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 LJ16 AYO, 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 LJ16 AYO registered?

LJ16 AYO is a 2016 Lotus Exige, first registered on 2 May 2016.

Is LJ16 AYO safe to buy?

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