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Lotus Elise

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

918 GJBMOT history

918 GJB is a purple petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 23,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

918 GJB purple Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
23,771 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
918 GJB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

918 GJB was last recorded at 23,771 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,484 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
287 miles
Average per year
608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,771 miles
  • 2024 – 23,484 miles
  • 2023 – 23,333 miles
  • 2022 – 23,264 miles
  • 2021 – 22,822 miles
  • 2020 – 22,655 miles
  • 2019 – 20,634 miles
  • 2018 – 20,035 miles
  • 2017 – 18,742 miles
  • 2016 – 18,066 miles
  • 2015 – 17,484 miles
  • 2014 – 16,625 miles
  • 2013 – 16,337 miles
  • 2012 – 15,963 miles
  • 2011 – 15,070 miles
  • 2010 – 14,670 miles
  • 2009 – 14,127 miles
  • 2008 – 13,065 miles
  • 2007 – 12,367 miles
  • 2006 – 11,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,771 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,771 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    23,771 miles
    Test number
    759126025641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,484 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    23,484 miles
    Test number
    860378502131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail23,467 miles (+134)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,467 miles
    Test number
    394505697594
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass23,333 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    23,333 miles
    Test number
    330756628628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,264 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    23,264 miles
    Test number
    900303337273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,822 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    22,822 miles
    Test number
    191544791146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,655 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    22,655 miles
    Test number
    541206030438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,634 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    20,634 miles
    Test number
    648615925754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,035 miles (+1,293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    20,035 miles
    Test number
    267282514924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Pass18,742 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    18,742 miles
    Test number
    796862053806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Fail18,670 miles (+604)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,670 miles
    Test number
    248461127092
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass18,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,066 miles
    Test number
    451137161007
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Fail18,066 miles (+582)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,066 miles
    Test number
    275812154137
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass17,484 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,484 miles
    Test number
    746498875044
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight lift in N/S/R lower ball joint

  15. Fail17,484 miles (+859)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,484 miles
    Test number
    808628075093
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight lift in N/S/R lower ball joint

  16. Pass16,625 miles (+288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,625 miles
    Test number
    796517474068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail16,337 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,337 miles
    Test number
    569599273085
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass16,337 miles (+374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    16,337 miles
    Test number
    665209473039
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass15,963 miles (+893)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,963 miles
    Test number
    337634572039
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre at 3mm in centre
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r lower ball jiont

  20. Pass15,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,070 miles
    Test number
    167604471037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail15,070 miles (+400)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,070 miles
    Test number
    549834071036
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

  22. Fail14,670 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,670 miles
    Test number
    494402080016
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass14,670 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    14,670 miles
    Test number
    623222280043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,127 miles
    Test number
    451825489060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail14,127 miles (+1,062)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,127 miles
    Test number
    502005989095
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass13,065 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    13,065 miles
    Test number
    114317468070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,367 miles (+971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    12,367 miles
    Test number
    182588157423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass11,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    11,396 miles
    Test number
    983662866028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 918 GJB

What vehicle is registration 918 GJB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 918 GJB on a purple petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 918 GJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 918 GJB is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 918 GJB?
The MOT on 918 GJB is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 918 GJB done?
918 GJB was recorded at 23,771 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 608 miles a year.
Has 918 GJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 918 GJB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on 918 GJB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 918 GJB find?
918 GJB passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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