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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

L30 DMTMOT history

L30 DMT is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 46,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2022.

L30 DMT yellow Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2023
Mileage
46,449 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 DMT
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
5 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 DMT was last recorded at 46,449 miles on 18 Oct 2022, 1,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,315 miles · 15 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,134 miles
Average per year
1,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 46,449 miles
  • 2021 – 45,315 miles
  • 2020 – 44,797 miles
  • 2019 – 44,089 miles
  • 2018 – 42,865 miles
  • 2017 – 42,198 miles
  • 2016 – 39,729 miles
  • 2015 – 38,452 miles
  • 2014 – 37,882 miles
  • 2013 – 37,235 miles
  • 2012 – 36,281 miles
  • 2011 – 35,768 miles
  • 2010 – 34,578 miles
  • 2009 – 33,275 miles
  • 2008 – 31,181 miles
  • 2007 – 28,033 miles
  • 2006 – 25,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,449 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,449 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    46,449 miles
    Test number
    566838765781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass45,315 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    45,315 miles
    Test number
    923198995265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,797 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,797 miles
    Test number
    663849338471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,089 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    44,089 miles
    Test number
    758099769202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,865 miles
    Test number
    922982833400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail42,865 miles (+667)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,865 miles
    Test number
    915157887548
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  7. Pass42,198 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    42,198 miles
    Test number
    276994759154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,194 miles (+2,465)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,194 miles
    Test number
    554948489112
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  9. Pass39,729 miles (+1,277)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,729 miles
    Test number
    929703617598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,452 miles (+570)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    38,452 miles
    Test number
    778196015006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,882 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,882 miles
    Test number
    918094114025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,235 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,235 miles
    Test number
    327987213024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,281 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,281 miles
    Test number
    719004422043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,768 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,768 miles
    Test number
    467478811084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,578 miles (+1,303)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,578 miles
    Test number
    762291920039
    • NoteRear no plate starting to delaminate
  16. Pass33,275 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,275 miles
    Test number
    204089709067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,181 miles (+3,148)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,181 miles
    Test number
    840971718045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,033 miles (+2,530)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,033 miles
    Test number
    211188617012
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty on inner faces
  19. Pass25,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,503 miles
    Test number
    513948016016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 DMT

Does L30 DMT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 DMT expired on 17 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 DMT?
The MOT on L30 DMT expired on 17 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 DMT done?
L30 DMT was recorded at 46,449 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2022, an average of 1,251 miles a year.
Has L30 DMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 DMT has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on L30 DMT 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 L30 DMT find?
L30 DMT passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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