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Lotus Elise

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T168 JVXMOT history

T168 JVX is a purple petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
120,968 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T168 JVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T168 JVX was last recorded at 120,968 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 1,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,026 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,942 miles
Average per year
3,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,968 miles
  • 2025 – 119,026 miles
  • 2024 – 116,900 miles
  • 2023 – 115,037 miles
  • 2022 – 113,388 miles
  • 2021 – 110,968 miles
  • 2020 – 109,420 miles
  • 2019 – 106,467 miles
  • 2017 – 104,783 miles
  • 2016 – 103,015 miles
  • 2015 – 101,707 miles
  • 2014 – 97,906 miles
  • 2013 – 95,652 miles
  • 2012 – 95,645 miles
  • 2011 – 89,850 miles
  • 2010 – 83,769 miles
  • 2009 – 77,121 miles
  • 2008 – 70,590 miles
  • 2007 – 63,590 miles
  • 2006 – 55,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,968 miles

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake lever not releasing correctly sticking

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,968 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    120,968 miles
    Test number
    124620788068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,026 miles (+2,126)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,026 miles
    Test number
    416518829817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,900 miles (+1,863)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,900 miles
    Test number
    971155992095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,037 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    115,037 miles
    Test number
    686814858891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,388 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    113,388 miles
    Test number
    217582446720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,357 miles (+2,389)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,357 miles
    Test number
    837784713668
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass110,968 miles (+1,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    110,968 miles
    Test number
    963191656792
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left on tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass109,420 miles (+2,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    109,420 miles
    Test number
    154840401007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,467 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,467 miles
    Test number
    670042096839
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly sticking (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod slight play

  10. Fail106,460 miles (+1,677)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,460 miles
    Test number
    448758735528
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly sticking (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower tie rod ends slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod ends slight play

  11. Pass104,783 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,783 miles
    Test number
    613054125562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,015 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,015 miles
    Test number
    627330698611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,707 miles (+3,801)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    101,707 miles
    Test number
    757908665133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,906 miles (+69)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,906 miles
    Test number
    649324994066
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHand brake warning light on

  15. Fail97,837 miles (+2,185)8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,837 miles
    Test number
    125857284480
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHand brake warning light on

  16. Pass95,652 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,652 miles
    Test number
    228231503479
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail95,645 miles (+5,795)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,645 miles
    Test number
    328304822431
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass89,850 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    89,850 miles
    Test number
    378698911172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail89,850 miles (+8)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,850 miles
    Test number
    375729481062
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail89,842 miles (+6,073)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,842 miles
    Test number
    538251181059
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass83,769 miles (+6,648)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,769 miles
    Test number
    604482780045
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass77,121 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,121 miles
    Test number
    172892289028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,070 miles (+6,480)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,070 miles
    Test number
    870609979085
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass70,590 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,590 miles
    Test number
    344569778094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail70,588 miles (+6,998)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,588 miles
    Test number
    172561778442
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  26. Pass63,590 miles (+8,295)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,590 miles
    Test number
    850025667054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,295 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,295 miles
    Test number
    750426266044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail55,265 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,265 miles
    Test number
    663028146002
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T168 JVX

Does T168 JVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T168 JVX is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T168 JVX?
The MOT on T168 JVX is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T168 JVX done?
T168 JVX was recorded at 120,968 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 3,212 miles a year.
Has T168 JVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T168 JVX has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T168 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 T168 JVX find?
T168 JVX passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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