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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T699 JRJMOT history

T699 JRJ is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 20 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 7,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2026
Mileage
7,406 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T699 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
20 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T699 JRJ was last recorded at 7,406 miles on 11 Jun 2025, 265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
7,141 miles · 14 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
265 miles
Average per year
169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 7,406 miles
  • 2024 – 7,141 miles
  • 2023 – 7,058 miles
  • 2022 – 6,825 miles
  • 2021 – 6,289 miles
  • 2019 – 5,617 miles
  • 2018 – 5,437 miles
  • 2017 – 5,373 miles
  • 2016 – 5,287 miles
  • 2015 – 5,165 miles
  • 2013 – 4,827 miles
  • 2011 – 4,647 miles
  • 2010 – 4,467 miles
  • 2007 – 4,366 miles
  • 2006 – 4,214 miles
  • 2005 – 4,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,406 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod slight free play
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Undertray fitted obscuring underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Full underbody covers fitted unable to check fair few components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,406 miles (+265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    7,406 miles
    Test number
    384446884867
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod slight free play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass7,141 miles (+83)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    7,141 miles
    Test number
    480848095677
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass7,058 miles5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    7,058 miles
    Test number
    242410732579
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Nsf top and bottom ball joint dust covers are deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint cover is deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Osf tre ball joint cover is deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Osr toe arm boot is cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All 4 rear ball joint dust covers are cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear noplate deteriorated and front cracked (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail7,058 miles (+233)1 major5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,058 miles
    Test number
    323397813959
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working Windscreen washers not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Nsf top and bottom ball joint dust covers are deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint cover is deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Osf tre ball joint cover is deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Osr toe arm boot is cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All 4 rear ball joint dust covers are cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear noplate deteriorated and front cracked (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass6,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    6,825 miles
    Test number
    947996584306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail6,824 miles (+535)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,824 miles
    Test number
    214652164595
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass6,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    6,289 miles
    Test number
    739087739740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail6,289 miles (+672)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,289 miles
    Test number
    180758207749
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass5,617 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    5,617 miles
    Test number
    606432481897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass5,437 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    5,437 miles
    Test number
    726795316909
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring underside components
    • AdvisoryWiper blade deteriorated/smearing

  11. Pass5,373 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    5,373 miles
    Test number
    195961967278
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring underside components

  12. Pass5,287 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    5,287 miles
    Test number
    929948430057
    • AdvisoryFull underbody covers fitted unable to check fair few components

  13. FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    274747143443
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFull underbody covers fitted unable to check fair few components

  14. Pass5,165 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    5,165 miles
    Test number
    105403445163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass4,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    4,827 miles
    Test number
    989611663186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    235069753183
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass4,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    4,647 miles
    Test number
    226519931459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail4,647 miles (+180)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,647 miles
    Test number
    397029531144
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass4,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    4,467 miles
    Test number
    863136170162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail4,467 miles (+101)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,467 miles
    Test number
    934793660115
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass4,366 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    4,366 miles
    Test number
    171507867196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,214 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    4,214 miles
    Test number
    284416696156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass4,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    4,027 miles
    Test number
    632686675197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T699 JRJ

Does T699 JRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T699 JRJ expired on 13 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T699 JRJ?
The MOT on T699 JRJ expired on 13 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T699 JRJ done?
T699 JRJ was recorded at 7,406 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2025, an average of 169 miles a year.
Has T699 JRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T699 JRJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T699 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 T699 JRJ find?
T699 JRJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod slight free play; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked.

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