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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

L99 TOOMOT history

L99 TOO is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 4 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

L99 TOO black Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
135,756 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 TOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 TOO was last recorded at 135,756 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 1,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,414 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,342 miles
Average per year
4,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,756 miles
  • 2024 – 134,414 miles
  • 2023 – 131,051 miles
  • 2022 – 128,543 miles
  • 2021 – 126,297 miles
  • 2016 – 125,430 miles
  • 2015 – 125,202 miles
  • 2013 – 119,210 miles
  • 2010 – 99,620 miles
  • 2009 – 88,126 miles
  • 2008 – 75,773 miles
  • 2007 – 63,201 miles
  • 2006 – 49,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,756 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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,756 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    135,756 miles
    Test number
    587259993043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,414 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,414 miles
    Test number
    784496260091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,051 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,051 miles
    Test number
    910928214008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,543 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,543 miles
    Test number
    646771185179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,297 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    126,297 miles
    Test number
    521268127242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside disc's pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside disc's pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail126,297 miles (+867)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,297 miles
    Test number
    680720860151
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside disc's pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside disc's pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass125,430 miles (+228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    125,430 miles
    Test number
    419693336730
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Fail125,202 miles (+5,992)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,202 miles
    Test number
    379802664696
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corrodied

  9. Pass119,210 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    119,210 miles
    Test number
    879811763174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,199 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,199 miles
    Test number
    219648853141
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    937432142180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    99,620 miles
    Test number
    624675950163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail99,620 miles (+11,494)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,620 miles
    Test number
    331194250150
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass88,126 miles (+12,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    88,126 miles
    Test number
    442657259143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass75,773 miles (+137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    75,773 miles
    Test number
    702066218181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail75,636 miles (+12,435)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,636 miles
    Test number
    294757708126
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass63,201 miles (+14,083)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,201 miles
    Test number
    753871627149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    49,118 miles
    Test number
    361150796091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,118 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,118 miles
    Test number
    300867486071
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Questions about L99 TOO

Does L99 TOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 TOO is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 TOO?
The MOT on L99 TOO is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 TOO done?
L99 TOO was recorded at 135,756 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 4,318 miles a year.
Has L99 TOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 TOO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L99 TOO 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 L99 TOO find?
L99 TOO passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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