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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T341 JCLMOT history

T341 JCL is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
76,714 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T341 JCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T341 JCL was last recorded at 76,714 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,637 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
1,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,714 miles
  • 2024 – 76,637 miles
  • 2023 – 76,510 miles
  • 2018 – 76,407 miles
  • 2017 – 75,566 miles
  • 2016 – 74,245 miles
  • 2015 – 73,843 miles
  • 2014 – 73,429 miles
  • 2013 – 71,678 miles
  • 2012 – 69,759 miles
  • 2011 – 66,342 miles
  • 2009 – 63,029 miles
  • 2008 – 61,495 miles
  • 2007 – 59,346 miles
  • 2006 – 55,715 miles
  • 2005 – 52,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,714 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,714 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    76,714 miles
    Test number
    265402469103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass76,637 miles (+127)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,637 miles
    Test number
    236872304609
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass76,510 miles (+103)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,510 miles
    Test number
    637047235753
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass76,407 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,407 miles
    Test number
    979948639709
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail76,406 miles (+840)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,406 miles
    Test number
    264270609394
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass75,566 miles (+1,321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,566 miles
    Test number
    285504520421
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  7. Pass74,245 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,245 miles
    Test number
    579145752818
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  8. Fail74,229 miles (+386)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,229 miles
    Test number
    288323463847
    • 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  9. Pass73,843 miles (+414)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,843 miles
    Test number
    297037765475
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass73,429 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,429 miles
    Test number
    367312394101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,678 miles (+1,919)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,678 miles
    Test number
    288082953142
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail69,759 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,759 miles
    Test number
    489818982078
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass69,759 miles (+3,417)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,759 miles
    Test number
    987268282059
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail66,342 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,342 miles
    Test number
    105909341406
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder body covers fitted

  15. Pass66,342 miles (+3,313)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    66,342 miles
    Test number
    197879841019
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder body covers fitted

  16. Pass63,029 miles (+1,534)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    63,029 miles
    Test number
    743164319394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  17. Pass61,495 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    61,495 miles
    Test number
    762954748327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    59,346 miles
    Test number
    334508137372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,346 miles (+3,631)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,346 miles
    Test number
    692097537349
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  20. Pass55,715 miles (+3,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    55,715 miles
    Test number
    443217926400
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass52,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    52,107 miles
    Test number
    521792035392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,107 miles6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,107 miles
    Test number
    100540725334
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T341 JCL

Does T341 JCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T341 JCL is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T341 JCL?
The MOT on T341 JCL is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T341 JCL done?
T341 JCL was recorded at 76,714 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 1,207 miles a year.
Has T341 JCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T341 JCL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on T341 JCL 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 T341 JCL find?
T341 JCL passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick.

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