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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T691 JRJMOT history

T691 JRJ is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 117,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2025
Mileage
117,635 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T691 JRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2025
Latest MOT test
31 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T691 JRJ was last recorded at 117,635 miles on 31 May 2024, 225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,410 miles · 22 May 2023
Between the last two tests
225 miles
Average per year
3,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,635 miles
  • 2023 – 117,410 miles
  • 2022 – 117,153 miles
  • 2021 – 117,075 miles
  • 2020 – 116,771 miles
  • 2019 – 116,597 miles
  • 2018 – 116,313 miles
  • 2017 – 116,106 miles
  • 2016 – 114,872 miles
  • 2015 – 114,360 miles
  • 2014 – 113,193 miles
  • 2013 – 112,146 miles
  • 2012 – 107,610 miles
  • 2011 – 97,312 miles
  • 2010 – 95,212 miles
  • 2009 – 91,118 miles
  • 2008 – 71,372 miles
  • 2007 – 61,680 miles
  • 2006 – 57,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,635 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,635 miles (+225)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    117,635 miles
    Test number
    708018429694
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass117,410 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,410 miles
    Test number
    643574200348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,153 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    117,153 miles
    Test number
    670007471635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass117,075 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    117,075 miles
    Test number
    970387731384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    116,771 miles
    Test number
    523598069474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,771 miles (+174)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,771 miles
    Test number
    454696077538
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass116,597 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    116,597 miles
    Test number
    642438763403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,313 miles
    Test number
    737193256373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail116,313 miles (+207)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,313 miles
    Test number
    345970724995
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass116,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,106 miles
    Test number
    142245218140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,106 miles (+1,234)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,106 miles
    Test number
    542266468474
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass114,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,872 miles
    Test number
    659673976323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,872 miles (+512)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,872 miles
    Test number
    591882052802
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass114,360 miles (+1,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,360 miles
    Test number
    868175455045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass113,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    113,193 miles
    Test number
    819488374062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail113,193 miles (+1,047)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,193 miles
    Test number
    477988174029
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass112,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    112,146 miles
    Test number
    688448873044
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail112,146 miles (+4,536)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,146 miles
    Test number
    166277873469
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass107,610 miles (+10,298)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    107,610 miles
    Test number
    736449472033
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Pass97,312 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,312 miles
    Test number
    905683771053
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has damage to outer wall.

  21. Fail97,312 miles (+2,100)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,312 miles
    Test number
    117583971017
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has damage to outer wall.

  22. Pass95,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    95,212 miles
    Test number
    923266370099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail95,212 miles (+4,094)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,212 miles
    Test number
    362706170091
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass91,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    91,118 miles
    Test number
    440966479021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail91,117 miles (+19,745)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,117 miles
    Test number
    860496379064
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  26. Pass71,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,372 miles
    Test number
    104430588458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail71,372 miles (+9,692)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,372 miles
    Test number
    342650888042
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

  28. Pass61,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,680 miles
    Test number
    130850987496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail61,680 miles (+4,067)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,680 miles
    Test number
    381720087028
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

  30. Pass57,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,613 miles
    Test number
    790117966068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T691 JRJ

Does T691 JRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T691 JRJ expired on 31 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T691 JRJ?
The MOT on T691 JRJ expired on 31 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T691 JRJ done?
T691 JRJ was recorded at 117,635 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2024, an average of 3,292 miles a year.
Has T691 JRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T691 JRJ has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2020.
Has the mileage on T691 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 T691 JRJ find?
T691 JRJ passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp reflector slightly defective; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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