Lotus Elise
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T697 JRJMOT history
T697 JRJ is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 84,171 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 May 2023
- Mileage
- 84,171 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,184 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T697 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 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T697 JRJ was last recorded at 84,171 miles on 1 Jun 2022, 1,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 82,276 miles · 1 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 1,895 miles
- Average per year
- 3,184 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 84,171 miles
- 2020 – 82,276 miles
- 2018 – 80,239 miles
- 2016 – 78,345 miles
- 2015 – 74,537 miles
- 2012 – 71,910 miles
- 2011 – 64,787 miles
- 2010 – 56,789 miles
- 2009 – 53,694 miles
- 2008 – 49,620 miles
- 2007 – 39,732 miles
- 2006 – 34,005 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,171 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Full MOT history
17 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,171 miles (+1,895)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 84,171 miles
- Test number
- 148123929160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,276 miles (+2,037)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 82,276 miles
- Test number
- 521182819667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,239 miles (+1,894)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 80,239 miles
- Test number
- 858926088482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,345 miles (+3,808)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 78,345 miles
- Test number
- 895402369110
- AdvisoryEmissions very slow to stabilize
Pass74,537 miles (+4)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 74,537 miles
- Test number
- 859353265064
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/f lower non obligatory headlamp does not work on main beam
Fail74,533 miles (+2,623)2 dangerous2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,533 miles
- Test number
- 778771165038
- DangerousNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/f lower non obligatory headlamp does not work on main beam
Pass71,910 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 71,910 miles
- Test number
- 107162332317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,907 miles (+7,120)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,907 miles
- Test number
- 659154022343
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Pass64,787 miles (+7,998)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 64,787 miles
- Test number
- 949809491209
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Pass56,789 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 56,789 miles
- Test number
- 363736680222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,789 miles (+3,095)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,789 miles
- Test number
- 600706280270
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass53,694 miles (+4,074)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 53,694 miles
- Test number
- 442024819408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,620 miles (+9,888)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 49,620 miles
- Test number
- 230975918381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,732 miles (+2,588)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 39,732 miles
- Test number
- 810688417315
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteCover fitted to underside of floorpan restricting view
Pass37,144 miles (+3,139)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 37,144 miles
- Test number
- 811792127299
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass34,005 miles (+140)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 34,005 miles
- Test number
- 541327936275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,865 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,865 miles
- Test number
- 681456326258
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Questions about T697 JRJ
- Does T697 JRJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T697 JRJ expired on 31 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T697 JRJ?
- The MOT on T697 JRJ expired on 31 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T697 JRJ done?
- T697 JRJ was recorded at 84,171 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2022, an average of 3,184 miles a year.
- Has T697 JRJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T697 JRJ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2015.
- Has the mileage on T697 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 T697 JRJ find?
- T697 JRJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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