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Lotus Excel

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 2,174 cc

J9 SRWMOT history

J9 SRW is a blue petrol Lotus Excel first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 20,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
20,318 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 SRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Excel
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 SRW was last recorded at 20,318 miles on 6 May 2026, 1,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2019: 3,549 miles, lower than 99,119 miles on 23 Mar 2018.
  • 26 Apr 2021: 3,934 miles, lower than 5,796 miles on 5 May 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
18,922 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,318 miles
  • 2025 – 18,922 miles
  • 2024 – 15,299 miles
  • 2023 – 10,989 miles
  • 2022 – 8,055 miles
  • 2021 – 3,934 miles
  • 2020 – 5,796 miles
  • 2019 – 3,549 miles
  • 2018 – 99,119 miles
  • 2017 – 94,218 miles
  • 2016 – 88,984 miles
  • 2015 – 86,618 miles
  • 2014 – 85,981 miles
  • 2013 – 85,398 miles
  • 2012 – 85,294 miles
  • 2011 – 84,728 miles
  • 2010 – 80,484 miles
  • 2009 – 76,601 miles
  • 2008 – 74,989 miles
  • 2007 – 71,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,318 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side repeater (4.4.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • All four tyres worn low on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,318 miles (+1,396)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    20,318 miles
    Test number
    222278302617
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side repeater (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass18,922 miles (+3,623)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    18,922 miles
    Test number
    808161878737
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass15,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    15,299 miles
    Test number
    547262603997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail15,299 miles (+4,310)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,299 miles
    Test number
    376265068063
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass10,989 miles (+2,934)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    10,989 miles
    Test number
    347299999825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass8,055 miles (+4,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    8,055 miles
    Test number
    430539297604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass3,934 miles (-1,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    3,934 miles
    Test number
    763270059249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass5,796 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    5,796 miles
    Test number
    299955207545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass3,549 miles (-95,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    3,549 miles
    Test number
    217038851793
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass99,119 miles (+4,901)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,119 miles
    Test number
    269374046274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,218 miles (+5,234)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,218 miles
    Test number
    148356763618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,984 miles (+267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,984 miles
    Test number
    510539962163
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn low on edges

  13. Fail88,717 miles (+2,099)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,717 miles
    Test number
    295116878205
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn low on edges

  14. Pass86,618 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,618 miles
    Test number
    787955615139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,981 miles (+583)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,981 miles
    Test number
    645621394026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail85,398 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,398 miles
    Test number
    206615403470
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass85,398 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,398 miles
    Test number
    627275003134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,294 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,294 miles
    Test number
    977499582035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,728 miles (+4,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,728 miles
    Test number
    125797681406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Fail80,484 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,484 miles
    Test number
    693455880026
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass80,484 miles (+3,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    80,484 miles
    Test number
    904235880089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass76,601 miles (+8)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,601 miles
    Test number
    624607189069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is balding on inner edge

  23. Fail76,593 miles (+1,604)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,593 miles
    Test number
    141766789005
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is balding on inner edge

  24. Pass74,989 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,989 miles
    Test number
    311488388024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    71,830 miles
    Test number
    600119887066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 SRW

Does J9 SRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 SRW is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 SRW?
The MOT on J9 SRW is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 SRW done?
J9 SRW was recorded at 20,318 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026.
Has J9 SRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 SRW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on J9 SRW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J9 SRW find?
J9 SRW passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side repeater; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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