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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T163 JVXMOT history

T163 JVX is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,684 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T163 JVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T163 JVX was last recorded at 88,684 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,906 miles · 10 May 2024
Between the last two tests
778 miles
Average per year
2,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,684 miles
  • 2024 – 87,906 miles
  • 2023 – 87,274 miles
  • 2020 – 85,622 miles
  • 2019 – 84,514 miles
  • 2018 – 82,351 miles
  • 2017 – 81,326 miles
  • 2016 – 78,854 miles
  • 2015 – 75,700 miles
  • 2014 – 73,457 miles
  • 2013 – 69,112 miles
  • 2012 – 66,961 miles
  • 2011 – 64,623 miles
  • 2010 – 62,708 miles
  • 2009 – 59,026 miles
  • 2008 – 55,181 miles
  • 2007 – 49,472 miles
  • 2006 – 42,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,684 miles
  • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Cooling fan nosey

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,684 miles (+778)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,684 miles
    Test number
    431561712123
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,906 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,906 miles
    Test number
    566309350685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,274 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    87,274 miles
    Test number
    407062450552
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCooling fan nosey

  4. Fail87,274 miles (+1,652)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,274 miles
    Test number
    566400123971
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCooling fan nosey

  5. Pass85,622 miles (+1,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,622 miles
    Test number
    745729430043
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass84,514 miles (+2,163)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,514 miles
    Test number
    776789915113
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass82,351 miles (+1,025)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    82,351 miles
    Test number
    258510844399
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass81,326 miles (+2,472)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,326 miles
    Test number
    237023444939
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWiper blade poor operation

  9. Pass78,854 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,854 miles
    Test number
    708946160544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,700 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,700 miles
    Test number
    995828577413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,359 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,359 miles
    Test number
    215095125280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,457 miles (+4,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,457 miles
    Test number
    578832354289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass69,112 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,112 miles
    Test number
    208352333265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,961 miles (+2,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,961 miles
    Test number
    187265952283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass64,623 miles (+1,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,623 miles
    Test number
    229385341223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass62,708 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,708 miles
    Test number
    140223550206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,707 miles (+3,681)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,707 miles
    Test number
    420618100211
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass59,026 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,026 miles
    Test number
    903183379124
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low

  19. Fail59,026 miles (+3,845)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,026 miles
    Test number
    273001569483
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low

  20. Pass55,181 miles (+5,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,181 miles
    Test number
    340252678102
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass49,472 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,472 miles
    Test number
    540226877146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,469 miles (+6,598)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,469 miles
    Test number
    182741677131
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  23. Pass42,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,871 miles
    Test number
    320284646177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T163 JVX

Does T163 JVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T163 JVX is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T163 JVX?
The MOT on T163 JVX is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T163 JVX done?
T163 JVX was recorded at 88,684 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 2,345 miles a year.
Has T163 JVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T163 JVX has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T163 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 T163 JVX find?
T163 JVX passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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