Lotus Elise
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc
P39 XTYMOT history
P39 XTY is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 57 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 57 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 9 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P39 XTY
- 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 May 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P39 XTY was last recorded at 57 miles on 23 Jul 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Jul 2026: 57 miles, lower than 89,871 miles on 23 Aug 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 89,871 miles · 23 Aug 2023
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57 miles
- 2023 – 89,871 miles
- 2019 – 89,620 miles
- 2018 – 89,191 miles
- 2011 – 71,640 miles
- 2010 – 61,160 miles
- 2009 – 57,234 miles
- 2008 – 52,264 miles
- 2007 – 47,562 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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
10 tests since 14 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57 miles (-89,814)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 57 miles
- Test number
- 819536659082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,871 miles (+251)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 89,871 miles
- Test number
- 556434269196
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt retainer dust cover missing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside, offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside , offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass89,620 miles (+429)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 89,620 miles
- Test number
- 961023318191
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass89,191 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 89,191 miles
- Test number
- 744300145774
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail89,191 miles (+17,551)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,191 miles
- Test number
- 711915218595
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass71,640 miles (+10,480)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 71,640 miles
- Test number
- 876368331043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,160 miles (+3,926)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 61,160 miles
- Test number
- 244610760099
- NoteFront brake pads low
- NoteRear number plate deteriating
Pass57,234 miles (+4,970)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 57,234 miles
- Test number
- 774994449010
- NoteOsf fog light damaged
- NoteSlight play in osf wheel bearing
Pass52,264 miles (+4,702)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 52,264 miles
- Test number
- 634343928053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,562 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 47,562 miles
- Test number
- 121805747456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P39 XTY
- Does P39 XTY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P39 XTY is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P39 XTY?
- The MOT on P39 XTY is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P39 XTY done?
- P39 XTY was recorded at 57 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026.
- Has P39 XTY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P39 XTY has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2018.
- Has the mileage on P39 XTY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on P39 XTY find?
- P39 XTY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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