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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

R69 OTTMOT history

R69 OTT is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 29 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 11,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2025.

R69 OTT blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2026
Mileage
11,099 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R69 OTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R69 OTT was last recorded at 11,099 miles on 11 Jun 2025, 329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
10,770 miles · 17 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
329 miles
Average per year
422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 11,099 miles
  • 2023 – 10,770 miles
  • 2022 – 10,465 miles
  • 2021 – 9,881 miles
  • 2020 – 8,737 miles
  • 2017 – 8,367 miles
  • 2015 – 7,261 miles
  • 2014 – 6,796 miles
  • 2013 – 6,611 miles
  • 2012 – 6,286 miles
  • 2011 – 6,000 miles
  • 2010 – 5,503 miles
  • 2009 – 4,967 miles
  • 2008 – 4,531 miles
  • 2007 – 3,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,099 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass11,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    11,099 miles
    Test number
    802079525558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail11,099 miles (+329)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,099 miles
    Test number
    277390181404
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass10,770 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    10,770 miles
    Test number
    334048070766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass10,465 miles (+584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    10,465 miles
    Test number
    706834128083
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED
  5. Pass9,881 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    9,881 miles
    Test number
    298020563160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass8,737 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    8,737 miles
    Test number
    358876387977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass8,367 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    8,367 miles
    Test number
    406673256193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass7,261 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    7,261 miles
    Test number
    216094628017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass6,796 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    6,796 miles
    Test number
    155531924267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail6,792 miles (+181)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,792 miles
    Test number
    417747114262
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass6,611 miles (+325)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    6,611 miles
    Test number
    855276483170
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre getting low
  12. Pass6,286 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    6,286 miles
    Test number
    259422492441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass6,000 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    6,000 miles
    Test number
    469137201210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass5,503 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    5,503 miles
    Test number
    761469270150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass4,967 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    4,967 miles
    Test number
    224050789111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass4,531 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    4,531 miles
    Test number
    360263608208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass3,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    3,539 miles
    Test number
    174050507229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R69 OTT

Does R69 OTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R69 OTT expired on 10 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R69 OTT?
The MOT on R69 OTT expired on 10 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R69 OTT done?
R69 OTT was recorded at 11,099 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2025, an average of 422 miles a year.
Has R69 OTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R69 OTT has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on R69 OTT 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 R69 OTT find?
R69 OTT passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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