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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T689 JRJMOT history

T689 JRJ is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 51,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
51,359 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T689 JRJ
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
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T689 JRJ was last recorded at 51,359 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,220 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
139 miles
Average per year
731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,359 miles
  • 2025 – 51,220 miles
  • 2024 – 50,861 miles
  • 2023 – 50,729 miles
  • 2022 – 50,121 miles
  • 2021 – 49,952 miles
  • 2019 – 49,410 miles
  • 2018 – 48,802 miles
  • 2014 – 48,649 miles
  • 2013 – 48,106 miles
  • 2012 – 47,087 miles
  • 2011 – 46,502 miles
  • 2009 – 45,315 miles
  • 2008 – 42,989 miles
  • 2007 – 40,640 miles
  • 2006 – 37,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,359 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,359 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    51,359 miles
    Test number
    262945148380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,220 miles (+359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    51,220 miles
    Test number
    716247375727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass50,861 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    50,861 miles
    Test number
    874334689606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,729 miles (+608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,729 miles
    Test number
    161870942392
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass50,121 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,121 miles
    Test number
    971995233356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,952 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,952 miles
    Test number
    190749730352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,410 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,410 miles
    Test number
    107926338030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,802 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,802 miles
    Test number
    217098518562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,649 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,649 miles
    Test number
    818728544289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,106 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,106 miles
    Test number
    237005533426
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  11. Pass48,106 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,106 miles
    Test number
    685255933165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,087 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,087 miles
    Test number
    659447062029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,502 miles
    Test number
    208819241094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,502 miles (+1,187)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,502 miles
    Test number
    689489741053
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  15. Pass45,315 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,315 miles
    Test number
    130972089238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,989 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,989 miles
    Test number
    382393678452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,640 miles (+3,606)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,640 miles
    Test number
    282817337236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,034 miles
    Test number
    440484156253
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T689 JRJ

Does T689 JRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T689 JRJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T689 JRJ?
The MOT on T689 JRJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T689 JRJ done?
T689 JRJ was recorded at 51,359 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 731 miles a year.
Has T689 JRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T689 JRJ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2013.
Has the mileage on T689 JRJ 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 T689 JRJ find?
T689 JRJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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