Lotus Elise
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T111 JVBMOT history
T111 JVB is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 5,153 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 5,153 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 107 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T111 JVB
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T111 JVB was last recorded at 5,153 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2015.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 May 2013: 4,508 miles, lower than 30,345 miles on 27 Apr 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 5,112 miles · 7 May 2015
- Between the last two tests
- 41 miles
- Average per year
- 107 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 5,153 miles
- 2015 – 5,112 miles
- 2014 – 4,646 miles
- 2013 – 4,508 miles
- 2012 – 30,345 miles
- 2011 – 4,249 miles
- 2010 – 3,834 miles
- 2009 – 3,441 miles
- 2008 – 3,298 miles
- 2007 – 3,259 miles
- 2006 – 3,085 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.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Offside Headlamp aim too high
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Full MOT history
14 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass5,153 miles (+41)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 5,153 miles
- Test number
- 572345675804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,112 miles (+466)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 5,112 miles
- Test number
- 879697025155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,646 miles (+138)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 4,646 miles
- Test number
- 439518224158
- NoteBall joint and track rod end gaiters slightly perished
- NoteBrake discs slightly corroded
- NoteWiper blade smears slightly
Pass4,508 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2014
- Odometer
- 4,508 miles
- Test number
- 469697923155
- NoteFront ball joint and track end gaiters slightly perished
- NoteWiper blade smears slightly
Fail4,508 miles (-25,837)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,508 miles
- Test number
- 966427123101
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteFront ball joint and track end gaiters slightly perished
- NoteWiper blade smears slightly
Pass30,345 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 30,345 miles
- Test number
- 807198212156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,345 miles (+26,096)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,345 miles
- Test number
- 855268312167
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass4,249 miles (+415)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 4,249 miles
- Test number
- 996771581010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,834 miles (+393)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 3,834 miles
- Test number
- 524153100175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,441 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 3,441 miles
- Test number
- 450339399038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail3,401 miles (+103)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 3,401 miles
- Test number
- 742195089092
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass3,298 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 3,298 miles
- Test number
- 634776688034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,259 miles (+174)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 3,259 miles
- Test number
- 373070887061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,085 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 3,085 miles
- Test number
- 860150886031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T111 JVB
- Does T111 JVB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T111 JVB expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T111 JVB?
- The MOT on T111 JVB expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T111 JVB done?
- T111 JVB was recorded at 5,153 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 107 miles a year.
- Has T111 JVB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T111 JVB has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2013.
- Has the mileage on T111 JVB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T111 JVB find?
- T111 JVB passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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