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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

R16 LOGMOT history

R16 LOG is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2023 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 60,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2022.

R16 LOG blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2023
Mileage
60,315 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2022
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 LOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2023
Latest MOT test
31 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 LOG was last recorded at 60,315 miles on 31 May 2022, 493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,822 miles · 18 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
493 miles
Average per year
1,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 60,315 miles
  • 2021 – 59,822 miles
  • 2019 – 58,165 miles
  • 2014 – 56,968 miles
  • 2012 – 51,296 miles
  • 2011 – 49,890 miles
  • 2010 – 41,842 miles
  • 2008 – 40,640 miles
  • 2007 – 33,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,315 miles
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

11 tests since 13 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,315 miles (+493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    60,315 miles
    Test number
    538014156632
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass59,822 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,822 miles
    Test number
    464730038711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,165 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,165 miles
    Test number
    429026845497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,968 miles (+5,672)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,968 miles
    Test number
    798075564191
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  5. Pass51,296 miles (+18)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    175046582138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  6. Fail51,278 miles (+1,388)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,278 miles
    Test number
    976579772162
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  7. Pass49,890 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,890 miles
    Test number
    177831111222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,842 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,842 miles
    Test number
    234954290123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Fail41,833 miles (+1,193)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,833 miles
    Test number
    713243980124
    • FailureNearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass40,640 miles (+7,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,640 miles
    Test number
    164523968206
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass33,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,114 miles
    Test number
    540866357262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 LOG

Does R16 LOG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 LOG expired on 30 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 LOG?
The MOT on R16 LOG expired on 30 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 LOG done?
R16 LOG was recorded at 60,315 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2022, an average of 1,849 miles a year.
Has R16 LOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 LOG has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2012.
Has the mileage on R16 LOG 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 R16 LOG find?
R16 LOG passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2022 with 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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