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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

L3 SBEMOT history

L3 SBE is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 4 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 54,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

L3 SBE blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
54,296 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 SBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
4 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 SBE was last recorded at 54,296 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,296 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,296 miles
  • 2025 – 54,296 miles
  • 2024 – 54,296 miles
  • 2023 – 54,095 miles
  • 2022 – 53,641 miles
  • 2021 – 53,362 miles
  • 2019 – 52,684 miles
  • 2018 – 51,816 miles
  • 2016 – 50,629 miles
  • 2015 – 49,677 miles
  • 2014 – 48,107 miles
  • 2013 – 47,691 miles
  • 2012 – 46,942 miles
  • 2011 – 46,391 miles
  • 2010 – 45,269 miles
  • 2009 – 43,809 miles
  • 2008 – 42,043 miles
  • 2007 – 39,914 miles
  • 2006 – 37,113 miles
  • 2005 – 33,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,296 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.

  • Central Front To Rear Under Covers/Diffuser Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    54,296 miles
    Test number
    237735408249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail54,296 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,296 miles
    Test number
    148101416307
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass54,296 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,296 miles
    Test number
    391505445257
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail54,296 miles3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,296 miles
    Test number
    396240989945
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass54,296 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    54,296 miles
    Test number
    179824685082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,095 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    54,095 miles
    Test number
    795828504402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,641 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    53,641 miles
    Test number
    150916842435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,362 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    53,362 miles
    Test number
    338989283287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail53,324 miles (+640)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,324 miles
    Test number
    875874533583
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass52,684 miles (+868)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,684 miles
    Test number
    822573936319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner tie rod has slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass51,816 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,816 miles
    Test number
    282410456842
    • AdvisoryCentral Front To Rear Under Covers/Diffuser Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail51,816 miles (+1,187)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,816 miles
    Test number
    240659446662
    • FailureCentral Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Track Control Arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front To Rear Under Covers/Diffuser Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass50,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,629 miles
    Test number
    835180105272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,627 miles (+950)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,627 miles
    Test number
    693940938409
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass49,677 miles (+1,570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,677 miles
    Test number
    887472401988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear under tray fitted covering most under vehicle components

  16. Pass48,107 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,107 miles
    Test number
    329758564241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,691 miles (+749)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,691 miles
    Test number
    939770373271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,942 miles (+551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,942 miles
    Test number
    806032072226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass46,391 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,391 miles
    Test number
    509970671264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,269 miles (+1,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,269 miles
    Test number
    744284470200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass43,809 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,809 miles
    Test number
    583773579246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,043 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,043 miles
    Test number
    202878068230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,914 miles (+2,801)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,914 miles
    Test number
    111551877268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,113 miles (+3,694)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    37,113 miles
    Test number
    361177296206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    33,419 miles
    Test number
    801653615353
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L3 SBE

Does L3 SBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 SBE is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 SBE?
The MOT on L3 SBE is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 SBE done?
L3 SBE was recorded at 54,296 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 1,008 miles a year.
Has L3 SBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 SBE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 SBE 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 L3 SBE find?
L3 SBE passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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