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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T4 NNJMOT history

T4 NNJ is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 37 MOT tests, with 74,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
74,732 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
37
20 passed · 17 failed
Per year
1,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 NNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 NNJ was last recorded at 74,732 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,092 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
640 miles
Average per year
1,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,732 miles
  • 2024 – 74,092 miles
  • 2023 – 73,673 miles
  • 2022 – 73,093 miles
  • 2021 – 72,481 miles
  • 2020 – 71,976 miles
  • 2019 – 70,958 miles
  • 2018 – 67,695 miles
  • 2017 – 65,118 miles
  • 2016 – 63,964 miles
  • 2015 – 63,147 miles
  • 2014 – 62,502 miles
  • 2013 – 61,578 miles
  • 2012 – 60,212 miles
  • 2011 – 58,753 miles
  • 2010 – 56,358 miles
  • 2009 – 51,234 miles
  • 2008 – 48,454 miles
  • 2007 – 45,583 miles
  • 2006 – 44,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,732 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Slight play in n/s steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

37 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,732 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    74,732 miles
    Test number
    908007811471
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail74,732 miles (+640)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,732 miles
    Test number
    647907843187
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass74,092 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,092 miles
    Test number
    823174265406
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering rack

  4. Fail74,092 miles (+419)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,092 miles
    Test number
    411923012993
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering rack

  5. Pass73,673 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,673 miles
    Test number
    881818677471
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces, e.g. see nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail73,673 miles (+580)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,673 miles
    Test number
    936535796715
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces, e.g. see nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass73,093 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,093 miles
    Test number
    531148484633
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure at inner clip (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All, inner surfaces pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail73,093 miles (+612)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,093 miles
    Test number
    646631895130
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure at inner clip (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All, inner surfaces pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass72,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,481 miles
    Test number
    779380242530
    • AdvisorySlight play in front and rear suspension

  10. Fail72,481 miles (+505)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,481 miles
    Test number
    461925731130
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front and rear suspension

  11. Pass71,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,976 miles
    Test number
    953819355981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,976 miles (+1,018)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,976 miles
    Test number
    624096517059
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

  13. Pass70,958 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,958 miles
    Test number
    817695673327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail70,958 miles (+3,263)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,958 miles
    Test number
    147411682770
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass67,695 miles (+2,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,695 miles
    Test number
    565554442817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top suspension ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tie rod inner ball joint slight play

  16. Pass65,118 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,118 miles
    Test number
    925258418266
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint inner joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering rack

  17. Fail65,118 miles (+1,154)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,118 miles
    Test number
    524153616746
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front & rear (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint inner joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering rack

  18. Pass63,964 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,964 miles
    Test number
    475479096795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight play inner track rod end
    • AdvisoryMetal covers fitted

  19. Fail63,964 miles (+817)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,964 miles
    Test number
    282549560058
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight play inner track rod end
    • AdvisoryMetal covers fitted

  20. Pass63,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,147 miles
    Test number
    612691506947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,147 miles (+645)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,147 miles
    Test number
    528460913082
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  22. Pass62,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,502 miles
    Test number
    396642704362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,502 miles (+924)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,502 miles
    Test number
    747852204355
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  24. Fail61,578 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,578 miles
    Test number
    469396463228
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  25. Pass61,578 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,578 miles
    Test number
    626466163295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail60,212 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,212 miles
    Test number
    326201572420
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  27. Pass60,212 miles (+1,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,212 miles
    Test number
    477641472277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  28. Pass58,753 miles1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,753 miles
    Test number
    348737981266
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn to limit (esp. nearside). Recommend Replace!
    • NoteSlight wheel bearing? noise- offside rear
    • NoteSome corrosion- front brake discs inner surfaces
    • NoteSome perrishing to front tyre treads within grooves
    • NoteSome wheel bearings noise nearside and offside front
    • NoteUnable to view all testable items due to design/construction etc.
    • NoteWiper blade splitting at ends

  29. Fail58,753 miles (+2,395)2 repaired1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,753 miles
    Test number
    386267581424
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn to limit (esp. nearside). Recommend Replace!
    • NoteSlight wheel bearing? noise- offside rear
    • NoteSome corrosion- front brake discs inner surfaces
    • NoteSome perrishing to front tyre treads within grooves
    • NoteSome wheel bearings noise nearside and offside front
    • NoteUnable to view all testable items due to design/construction etc.
    • NoteWiper blade splitting at ends

  30. Pass56,358 miles (+5,124)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    56,358 miles
    Test number
    773179670210
    • NoteN/s/front tyre worn on inner edge and starting to perrish

  31. Fail51,234 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,234 miles
    Test number
    231949779201
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteRear brake pads may be wearing low? Unable to inspect fronts fully also without dismantling
    • NoteSlight binding- front brakes
    • NoteSome inner edge wear- nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnable to inspect much of underside due to panelling
    • NoteW/screen chipped

  32. Pass51,234 miles (+2,780)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,234 miles
    Test number
    850769779200
    • NoteRear brake pads may be wearing low? Unable to inspect fronts fully also without dismantling
    • NoteSlight binding- front brakes
    • NoteSome inner edge wear- nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnable to inspect much of underside due to panelling
    • NoteW/screen chipped

  33. Pass48,454 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,454 miles
    Test number
    253859588245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  34. Fail48,454 miles (+2,871)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,454 miles
    Test number
    281216078292
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  35. Pass45,583 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,583 miles
    Test number
    901312697200
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  36. Fail45,550 miles (+1,304)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,550 miles
    Test number
    200378577201
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  37. Pass44,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,246 miles
    Test number
    241699986202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 NNJ

Does T4 NNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 NNJ is valid until 19 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T4 NNJ?
The MOT on T4 NNJ is valid until 19 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 NNJ done?
T4 NNJ was recorded at 74,732 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 1,605 miles a year.
Has T4 NNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 NNJ has failed 17 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T4 NNJ 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 T4 NNJ find?
T4 NNJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear.

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