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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

L111 JPSMOT history

L111 JPS is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 11 May 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2024 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 42,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2023.

L111 JPS black Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2024
Mileage
42,289 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2023
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 JPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 May 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2024
Latest MOT test
13 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 JPS was last recorded at 42,289 miles on 13 May 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,286 miles · 6 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 42,289 miles
  • 2022 – 42,286 miles
  • 2018 – 42,183 miles
  • 2014 – 41,970 miles
  • 2013 – 39,311 miles
  • 2012 – 37,139 miles
  • 2010 – 35,125 miles
  • 2008 – 34,207 miles
  • 2007 – 32,741 miles
  • 2005 – 29,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,289 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,289 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    42,289 miles
    Test number
    676896793991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail42,286 miles (+103)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,286 miles
    Test number
    154531092732
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass42,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,183 miles
    Test number
    481773545895
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail42,183 miles (+213)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,183 miles
    Test number
    854783417993
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Ferrell corroded
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass41,970 miles (+2,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,970 miles
    Test number
    806156704126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  6. Fail39,311 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,311 miles
    Test number
    366209993027
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded on inner face

  7. Pass39,311 miles (+2,172)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,311 miles
    Test number
    558359793057
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded on inner face

  8. Pass37,139 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,139 miles
    Test number
    118835472465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,125 miles (+9)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,125 miles
    Test number
    681512530205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn/corroded slightly

  10. Fail35,116 miles (+909)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,116 miles
    Test number
    301939520457
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn/corroded slightly

  11. Pass34,207 miles (+1,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,207 miles
    Test number
    502537328184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass32,741 miles (+3,086)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,741 miles
    Test number
    260906087044
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass29,655 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    29,655 miles
    Test number
    942037155327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L111 JPS

Does L111 JPS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L111 JPS expired on 12 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L111 JPS?
The MOT on L111 JPS expired on 12 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L111 JPS done?
L111 JPS was recorded at 42,289 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2023, an average of 727 miles a year.
Has L111 JPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 JPS has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L111 JPS 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 L111 JPS find?
L111 JPS passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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