Lotus Elise
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T696 JRJMOT history
T696 JRJ is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,925 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 78,925 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,739 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T696 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
- 6 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T696 JRJ was last recorded at 78,925 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 3,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 75,031 miles · 29 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,894 miles
- Average per year
- 2,739 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 78,925 miles
- 2024 – 75,031 miles
- 2023 – 69,471 miles
- 2022 – 63,430 miles
- 2021 – 58,079 miles
- 2020 – 55,913 miles
- 2019 – 55,361 miles
- 2018 – 54,254 miles
- 2017 – 50,936 miles
- 2016 – 49,580 miles
- 2015 – 48,204 miles
- 2014 – 38,571 miles
- 2013 – 32,161 miles
- 2012 – 31,585 miles
- 2011 – 28,586 miles
- 2010 – 27,405 miles
- 2009 – 26,611 miles
- 2008 – 25,680 miles
- 2006 – 24,425 miles
- 2005 – 23,466 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,925 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
27 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,925 miles (+3,894)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 78,925 miles
- Test number
- 202170403986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,031 miles (+132)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 75,031 miles
- Test number
- 760177225166
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail74,899 miles (+5,428)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,899 miles
- Test number
- 988375183330
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass69,471 miles (+6,041)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 69,471 miles
- Test number
- 572740770647
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,430 miles (+5,351)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 63,430 miles
- Test number
- 359008039885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,079 miles (+2,166)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 58,079 miles
- Test number
- 259848647326
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass55,913 miles (+552)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 55,913 miles
- Test number
- 504041158666
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass55,361 miles (+1,107)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 55,361 miles
- Test number
- 197220581649
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,254 miles4 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 54,254 miles
- Test number
- 164268133756
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly perished and cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly perished and cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some test components
Fail54,254 miles (+3,318)1 repaired4 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,254 miles
- Test number
- 210088907935
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly perished and cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly perished and cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some test components
Pass50,936 miles (+1,356)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 50,936 miles
- Test number
- 572597107267
- AdvisorySlight cracking on both front tyres
Pass49,580 miles (+1,376)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 49,580 miles
- Test number
- 830935979627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,204 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 48,204 miles
- Test number
- 920525735772
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,204 miles (+9,633)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,204 miles
- Test number
- 377068013416
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass38,571 miles (+259)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 38,571 miles
- Test number
- 377251764453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,312 miles (+6,151)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,312 miles
- Test number
- 957565954225
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail32,161 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,161 miles
- Test number
- 455010653205
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass32,161 miles (+576)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 32,161 miles
- Test number
- 899000853213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass31,585 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 31,585 miles
- Test number
- 895459762274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail31,585 miles (+2,999)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,585 miles
- Test number
- 587059362205
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass28,586 miles (+1,181)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2012
- Odometer
- 28,586 miles
- Test number
- 397855621149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,405 miles (+794)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2011
- Odometer
- 27,405 miles
- Test number
- 801922540115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,611 miles (+931)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 26,611 miles
- Test number
- 154670899425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,680 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 25,680 miles
- Test number
- 671103608169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,675 miles (+1,250)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,675 miles
- Test number
- 520184198037
- FailureNearside Front 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)
Pass24,425 miles (+959)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 24,425 miles
- Test number
- 304511656227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,466 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 23,466 miles
- Test number
- 150705335276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T696 JRJ
- Does T696 JRJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T696 JRJ is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T696 JRJ?
- The MOT on T696 JRJ is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T696 JRJ done?
- T696 JRJ was recorded at 78,925 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 2,739 miles a year.
- Has T696 JRJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T696 JRJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on T696 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 T696 JRJ find?
- T696 JRJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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