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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T158 JVXMOT history

T158 JVX is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
66,810 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T158 JVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T158 JVX was last recorded at 66,810 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,555 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
255 miles
Average per year
1,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,810 miles
  • 2025 – 66,555 miles
  • 2024 – 66,181 miles
  • 2023 – 65,849 miles
  • 2022 – 65,349 miles
  • 2021 – 64,551 miles
  • 2020 – 63,925 miles
  • 2019 – 63,318 miles
  • 2018 – 62,695 miles
  • 2017 – 61,750 miles
  • 2016 – 60,845 miles
  • 2015 – 57,883 miles
  • 2012 – 56,323 miles
  • 2011 – 55,975 miles
  • 2010 – 55,735 miles
  • 2009 – 52,776 miles
  • 2008 – 50,548 miles
  • 2007 – 47,225 miles
  • 2006 – 46,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,810 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,810 miles (+255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    66,810 miles
    Test number
    661435047909
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section corroded

  2. Pass66,555 miles (+374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    66,555 miles
    Test number
    656904311465
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section corroded

  3. Pass66,181 miles (+332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    66,181 miles
    Test number
    625863295233
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section corroded

  4. Pass65,849 miles (+500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,849 miles
    Test number
    196586752296
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass65,349 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    65,349 miles
    Test number
    853324055601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,551 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    64,551 miles
    Test number
    303516995845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,541 miles (+616)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,541 miles
    Test number
    995131944665
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. Pass63,925 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,925 miles
    Test number
    144056652418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,318 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,318 miles
    Test number
    422151821637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,695 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,695 miles
    Test number
    697520755369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,750 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,750 miles
    Test number
    456148847212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,845 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,845 miles
    Test number
    126953216638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail60,841 miles (+2,958)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,841 miles
    Test number
    745995020577
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass57,883 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,883 miles
    Test number
    465838475079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail57,883 miles (+1,560)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,883 miles
    Test number
    979411175024
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass56,323 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,323 miles
    Test number
    228296932180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,975 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,975 miles
    Test number
    189428531146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,735 miles (+2,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,735 miles
    Test number
    342650630142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass52,776 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,776 miles
    Test number
    131794839195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,548 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    50,548 miles
    Test number
    664307528166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,225 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,225 miles
    Test number
    371271147157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,118 miles (+702)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,118 miles
    Test number
    724737437118
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  23. Pass46,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,416 miles
    Test number
    211037716468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T158 JVX

Does T158 JVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T158 JVX is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T158 JVX?
The MOT on T158 JVX is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T158 JVX done?
T158 JVX was recorded at 66,810 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 1,022 miles a year.
Has T158 JVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T158 JVX has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T158 JVX 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 T158 JVX find?
T158 JVX passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; exhaust flexi section corroded.

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