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Lotus Elise

Multi-colour · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T770 JLAMOT history

T770 JLA is a multi-colour petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 73,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
73,246 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T770 JLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T770 JLA was last recorded at 73,246 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,695 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
551 miles
Average per year
1,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,246 miles
  • 2025 – 72,695 miles
  • 2023 – 72,346 miles
  • 2022 – 71,993 miles
  • 2019 – 70,971 miles
  • 2017 – 70,340 miles
  • 2006 – 52,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,246 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,246 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    73,246 miles
    Test number
    5474336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,695 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    72,695 miles
    Test number
    4209343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,346 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    72,346 miles
    Test number
    1949718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,993 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    71,993 miles
    Test number
    610524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,971 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    70,971 miles
    Test number
    20706189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,340 miles (+17,932)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,340 miles
    Test number
    18077196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,408 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    52,408 miles
    Test number
    503797516144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Fail52,407 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,407 miles
    Test number
    440717816169
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T770 JLA

Does T770 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T770 JLA is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T770 JLA?
The MOT on T770 JLA is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T770 JLA done?
T770 JLA was recorded at 73,246 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 1,042 miles a year.
Has T770 JLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T770 JLA has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2006.
Has the mileage on T770 JLA 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 T770 JLA find?
T770 JLA passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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