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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

L11 TVSMOT history

L11 TVS is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 41,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

L11 TVS yellow Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
41,228 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 TVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 TVS was last recorded at 41,228 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 3,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,536 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,692 miles
Average per year
726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,228 miles
  • 2025 – 37,536 miles
  • 2024 – 37,526 miles
  • 2023 – 37,374 miles
  • 2019 – 36,771 miles
  • 2018 – 36,451 miles
  • 2017 – 35,649 miles
  • 2016 – 35,224 miles
  • 2015 – 33,514 miles
  • 2012 – 33,077 miles
  • 2011 – 32,225 miles
  • 2010 – 31,256 miles
  • 2009 – 30,054 miles
  • 2008 – 28,491 miles
  • 2007 – 28,074 miles
  • 2006 – 26,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,228 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,228 miles (+3,692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    41,228 miles
    Test number
    139914910173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass37,536 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    37,536 miles
    Test number
    937119221320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    37,526 miles
    Test number
    191107336274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail37,526 miles (+152)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,526 miles
    Test number
    555587323461
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass37,374 miles (+603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    37,374 miles
    Test number
    547111855115
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass36,771 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,771 miles
    Test number
    319012867456
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail36,765 miles (+314)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,765 miles
    Test number
    136387552288
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass36,451 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,451 miles
    Test number
    933129862502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,649 miles
    Test number
    349872002227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,649 miles (+425)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,649 miles
    Test number
    197487334419
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass35,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,224 miles
    Test number
    419212524956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s inner steering rack

  12. Fail35,224 miles (+1,710)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,224 miles
    Test number
    604738622695
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s inner steering rack

  13. Pass33,514 miles (+437)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,514 miles
    Test number
    586813865145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront tyres age cracking

  14. Pass33,077 miles (+852)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,077 miles
    Test number
    809634452160
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Pass32,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,225 miles
    Test number
    588780041100
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail32,225 miles (+969)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,225 miles
    Test number
    558710541147
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass31,256 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,256 miles
    Test number
    260205150126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,054 miles (+1,563)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,054 miles
    Test number
    330642149185
    • NoteSlight play in steering
    • NoteWasher jet partially blocked

  19. Pass28,491 miles (+417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,491 miles
    Test number
    233406658160
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass28,074 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,074 miles
    Test number
    293002447171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,436 miles
    Test number
    284253866017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 TVS

Does L11 TVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 TVS is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 TVS?
The MOT on L11 TVS is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 TVS done?
L11 TVS was recorded at 41,228 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 726 miles a year.
Has L11 TVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 TVS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L11 TVS 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 L11 TVS find?
L11 TVS passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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