Lotus Elise
Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc
L4 TWNMOT history
L4 TWN is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 16 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 30,016 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 30,016 mi
- At MOT on 15 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 430 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 TWN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 16 May 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 TWN was last recorded at 30,016 miles on 15 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Oct 2012: 27,847 miles, lower than 271,186 miles on 9 Sept 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 30,016 miles · 14 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 430 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 30,016 miles
- 2024 – 30,004 miles
- 2023 – 29,990 miles
- 2022 – 29,865 miles
- 2021 – 29,579 miles
- 2020 – 29,572 miles
- 2019 – 29,569 miles
- 2017 – 29,321 miles
- 2016 – 29,150 miles
- 2015 – 28,729 miles
- 2014 – 28,499 miles
- 2013 – 28,028 miles
- 2012 – 27,847 miles
- 2011 – 271,186 miles
- 2010 – 26,661 miles
- 2009 – 25,449 miles
- 2008 – 24,612 miles
- 2007 – 23,960 miles
- 2006 – 22,679 miles
- 2005 – 21,611 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Full MOT history
25 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass30,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 30,016 miles
- Test number
- 318508270114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,016 miles (+12)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,016 miles
- Test number
- 751016500498
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass30,004 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 30,004 miles
- Test number
- 399210891219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,004 miles (+14)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,004 miles
- Test number
- 103686489353
- Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong size numbers, owner had correct plates in the vehicle and swapped them over for mot test (0.1 (d))
Pass29,990 miles (+125)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 29,990 miles
- Test number
- 915278690748
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisorySlight jack damage to the n/s front chassis/floor
Pass29,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 29,865 miles
- Test number
- 515385566598
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,865 miles (+286)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,865 miles
- Test number
- 292884771730
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass29,579 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 29,579 miles
- Test number
- 375409154787
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,572 miles (+3)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 29,572 miles
- Test number
- 446508137255
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass29,569 miles (+248)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 29,569 miles
- Test number
- 213413363026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass29,321 miles (+171)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 29,321 miles
- Test number
- 122842836453
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,150 miles (+421)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 29,150 miles
- Test number
- 668067800207
- 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)
Pass28,729 miles (+230)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 28,729 miles
- Test number
- 853496002580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,499 miles (+471)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 28,499 miles
- Test number
- 876385674217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,028 miles (+181)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 28,028 miles
- Test number
- 695652653265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,847 miles (-243,339)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 27,847 miles
- Test number
- 769869272297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass271,186 miles (+244,525)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 271,186 miles
- Test number
- 947382051296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,661 miles (+1,212)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 26,661 miles
- Test number
- 490845060284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,449 miles (+837)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 25,449 miles
- Test number
- 390907049274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,612 miles (+652)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 24,612 miles
- Test number
- 382573468424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,960 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 23,960 miles
- Test number
- 143276257216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,960 miles (+1,281)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,960 miles
- Test number
- 784326157258
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass22,679 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 22,679 miles
- Test number
- 773864066238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,679 miles (+1,068)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,679 miles
- Test number
- 524872366290
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass21,611 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 21,611 miles
- Test number
- 241343745203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 TWN
- Does L4 TWN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L4 TWN expired on 4 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L4 TWN?
- The MOT on L4 TWN expired on 4 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L4 TWN done?
- L4 TWN was recorded at 30,016 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2025, an average of 430 miles a year.
- Has L4 TWN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 TWN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L4 TWN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L4 TWN find?
- L4 TWN passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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