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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

L6 PCMMOT history

L6 PCM is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 47,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

L6 PCM yellow Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
47,781 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 PCM
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
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 PCM was last recorded at 47,781 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,770 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
1,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,781 miles
  • 2025 – 47,770 miles
  • 2018 – 46,745 miles
  • 2014 – 46,473 miles
  • 2013 – 45,704 miles
  • 2012 – 44,794 miles
  • 2011 – 43,214 miles
  • 2010 – 38,130 miles
  • 2009 – 31,669 miles
  • 2008 – 26,405 miles
  • 2007 – 23,161 miles
  • 2006 – 20,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,781 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,781 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    47,781 miles
    Test number
    304663133564
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass47,770 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    47,770 miles
    Test number
    821820427822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,745 miles (+272)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    46,745 miles
    Test number
    667830911993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass46,473 miles (+769)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,473 miles
    Test number
    277047994296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront tyres split due to perishing, not deep enough to expose cords.

  5. Pass45,704 miles (+910)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,704 miles
    Test number
    885984793254
    • 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)

  6. Pass44,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,794 miles
    Test number
    288349182496
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  7. Fail44,794 miles (+1,580)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,794 miles
    Test number
    967869382189
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  8. Pass43,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,214 miles
    Test number
    345495041263
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Fail43,214 miles (+5,084)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,214 miles
    Test number
    949443941281
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass38,130 miles (+6,461)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,130 miles
    Test number
    310733500440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,669 miles (+5,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,669 miles
    Test number
    260675399450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass26,405 miles (+3,244)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,405 miles
    Test number
    463830128270
    • NoteOff side front head lamp reflector is corroding

  13. Pass23,161 miles (+3,114)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,161 miles
    Test number
    722468767267
    • NoteReflecter in off side front head lamp is starting to corode
    • NoteSlight play in both front antiroll bar drop links

  14. Pass20,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,047 miles
    Test number
    763943426299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 PCM

Does L6 PCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 PCM is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 PCM?
The MOT on L6 PCM is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 PCM done?
L6 PCM was recorded at 47,781 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 1,395 miles a year.
Has L6 PCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 PCM has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2012.
Has the mileage on L6 PCM 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 PCM find?
L6 PCM passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball joint.

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