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RV16 TZA

2016 Lotus Exige

White Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

5,658 mi
Last recorded5,658 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Lotus Exige14,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 TZA
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 5,658 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 5,020 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 4,931 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 4,916 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 4,822 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 5 Mar 2020 4,630 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 4,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 4,424 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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RV16 TZA is a 2016 Lotus Exige in White 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 RV16 TZA, 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 RV16 TZA registered?

RV16 TZA is a 2016 Lotus Exige, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is RV16 TZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV16 TZA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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