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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

L6 GONMOT history

L6 GON is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 25,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2024.

L6 GON blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2025
Mileage
25,761 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 GON
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
1 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 GON was last recorded at 25,761 miles on 12 Mar 2024, 578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,183 miles · 22 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
578 miles
Average per year
253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 25,761 miles
  • 2023 – 25,183 miles
  • 2022 – 24,914 miles
  • 2021 – 24,766 miles
  • 2020 – 24,601 miles
  • 2019 – 24,553 miles
  • 2018 – 24,211 miles
  • 2017 – 23,516 miles
  • 2015 – 23,388 miles
  • 2014 – 22,696 miles
  • 2013 – 22,404 miles
  • 2012 – 22,131 miles
  • 2011 – 21,964 miles
  • 2010 – 21,692 miles
  • 2007 – 21,684 miles
  • 2005 – 21,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,761 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,761 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    25,761 miles
    Test number
    276945471678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass25,183 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    25,183 miles
    Test number
    538022883311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,914 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    24,914 miles
    Test number
    396847760068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass24,766 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    24,766 miles
    Test number
    231574498852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,601 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    24,601 miles
    Test number
    798972368975
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail24,601 miles (+48)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,601 miles
    Test number
    825352653164
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail24,553 miles (+342)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,553 miles
    Test number
    832566994868
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass24,211 miles (+695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    24,211 miles
    Test number
    836491008038
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre poorly inflated

  9. Pass23,516 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    23,516 miles
    Test number
    670932802177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,388 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    23,388 miles
    Test number
    386451935400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,696 miles (+292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,696 miles
    Test number
    595438524120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass22,404 miles (+273)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,404 miles
    Test number
    628549503136
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass22,131 miles (+167)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,131 miles
    Test number
    875151132171
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass21,964 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    21,964 miles
    Test number
    655778891059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,692 miles
    Test number
    684209040092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail21,692 miles (+8)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,692 miles
    Test number
    532918940018
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass21,684 miles (+634)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,684 miles
    Test number
    853008377108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    21,050 miles
    Test number
    122176615216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 GON

Does L6 GON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 GON expired on 21 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 GON?
The MOT on L6 GON expired on 21 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 GON done?
L6 GON was recorded at 25,761 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2024, an average of 253 miles a year.
Has L6 GON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 GON has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on L6 GON 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 L6 GON find?
L6 GON passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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