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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T79 JPSMOT history

T79 JPS is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 23 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 42,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
42,191 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T79 JPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T79 JPS was last recorded at 42,191 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,078 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
113 miles
Average per year
662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,191 miles
  • 2025 – 42,078 miles
  • 2024 – 41,985 miles
  • 2023 – 41,604 miles
  • 2022 – 41,528 miles
  • 2021 – 41,440 miles
  • 2019 – 41,161 miles
  • 2018 – 40,689 miles
  • 2017 – 39,792 miles
  • 2016 – 39,171 miles
  • 2014 – 38,682 miles
  • 2012 – 38,140 miles
  • 2010 – 37,316 miles
  • 2009 – 34,677 miles
  • 2008 – 30,828 miles
  • 2007 – 29,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,191 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,191 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    42,191 miles
    Test number
    465287949156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,078 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    42,078 miles
    Test number
    124746509125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,985 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    41,985 miles
    Test number
    452131007294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,604 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    41,604 miles
    Test number
    902224173648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    41,528 miles
    Test number
    275113262836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail41,528 miles (+88)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,528 miles
    Test number
    131277425329
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass41,440 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    41,440 miles
    Test number
    889564851633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,161 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,161 miles
    Test number
    778772566825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    40,689 miles
    Test number
    520037013366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,689 miles (+897)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,689 miles
    Test number
    175929226674
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass39,792 miles (+621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    39,792 miles
    Test number
    975106694313
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass39,171 miles (+489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,171 miles
    Test number
    535860177507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass38,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,682 miles
    Test number
    245798174065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,682 miles (+542)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,682 miles
    Test number
    646768474024
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  15. Pass38,140 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,140 miles
    Test number
    596860192011
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Fail38,140 miles (+824)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,140 miles
    Test number
    925240392000
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass37,316 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    37,316 miles
    Test number
    930461850314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,269 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,269 miles
    Test number
    722380100287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,677 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,677 miles
    Test number
    234658389161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,671 miles (+3,843)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,671 miles
    Test number
    721283989171
    • DangerousNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass30,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,828 miles
    Test number
    251278458156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,828 miles (+1,268)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,828 miles
    Test number
    892058058137
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  23. Pass29,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,560 miles
    Test number
    790386667169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T79 JPS

Does T79 JPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T79 JPS is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T79 JPS?
The MOT on T79 JPS is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T79 JPS done?
T79 JPS was recorded at 42,191 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 662 miles a year.
Has T79 JPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T79 JPS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T79 JPS 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 T79 JPS find?
T79 JPS passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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