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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T807 JLAMOT history

T807 JLA is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 42,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
42,795 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T807 JLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T807 JLA was last recorded at 42,795 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,674 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
121 miles
Average per year
1,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,795 miles
  • 2025 – 42,674 miles
  • 2024 – 42,535 miles
  • 2023 – 42,302 miles
  • 2022 – 41,981 miles
  • 2021 – 41,529 miles
  • 2020 – 41,274 miles
  • 2019 – 39,997 miles
  • 2018 – 38,843 miles
  • 2017 – 38,031 miles
  • 2016 – 37,169 miles
  • 2015 – 35,788 miles
  • 2014 – 34,229 miles
  • 2013 – 32,780 miles
  • 2012 – 31,729 miles
  • 2011 – 30,895 miles
  • 2010 – 29,361 miles
  • 2009 – 27,856 miles
  • 2008 – 26,173 miles
  • 2007 – 24,233 miles
  • 2006 – 22,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,795 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face on both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoolant level clearly below min

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front no plate starting to deteriorate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres cracking due to age

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front ns metal brake hose starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,795 miles (+121)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    42,795 miles
    Test number
    479868129475
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face on both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level clearly below min

  2. Pass42,674 miles (+139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    42,674 miles
    Test number
    239268351786
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass42,535 miles (+233)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    42,535 miles
    Test number
    808194673086
    • MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both headlamp reflectors are deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nsr outer toe arm ball joint boot is deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front no plate is deteriorated (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf metal brake hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass42,302 miles (+321)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    42,302 miles
    Test number
    139296037002
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear on both sides of the car starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass41,981 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    41,981 miles
    Test number
    943833221933
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  6. Fail41,981 miles (+452)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,981 miles
    Test number
    976815757423
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  7. Pass41,529 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    41,529 miles
    Test number
    490069570141
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front no plate starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front ns metal brake hose starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail41,529 miles (+255)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,529 miles
    Test number
    882779400731
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative Hazard light switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working Osf side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front no plate starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front ns metal brake hose starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass41,274 miles (+4)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    41,274 miles
    Test number
    178083050280
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Spotlamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Spotlamp lens smashed

  10. Fail41,270 miles (+1,273)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,270 miles
    Test number
    948577318455
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Spotlamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Spotlamp lens smashed
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass39,997 miles (+1,154)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    39,997 miles
    Test number
    211625494567
    • AdvisoryALL COIL SPRINGS RUSTY...
    • AdvisoryFRONT MAIN BEAM LENES CRACKED...
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryREAR SUSPENSION BALL JOINT BOOTS CRACKING...
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass38,843 miles (+24)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,843 miles
    Test number
    971586133485
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f + n/s/f lower driving lights lenses broken

  13. Fail38,819 miles (+788)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,819 miles
    Test number
    956465088218
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f + n/s/f lower driving lights lenses broken

  14. Pass38,031 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,031 miles
    Test number
    734122438077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,027 miles (+858)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,027 miles
    Test number
    984781240788
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass37,169 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,169 miles
    Test number
    735503213364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,788 miles (+1,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    35,788 miles
    Test number
    877074645053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass34,229 miles (+1,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    34,229 miles
    Test number
    598605144000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass32,780 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,780 miles
    Test number
    789585733065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,729 miles (+834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    31,729 miles
    Test number
    746314442081
    • 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)

  21. Fail30,895 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,895 miles
    Test number
    639837241054
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  22. Pass30,895 miles (+1,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,895 miles
    Test number
    848597741023
    • 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)

  23. Pass29,361 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    29,361 miles
    Test number
    174726140497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,856 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    27,856 miles
    Test number
    121809949469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,173 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    26,173 miles
    Test number
    261697038022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,233 miles (+1,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    24,233 miles
    Test number
    693340237089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass22,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,861 miles
    Test number
    972522256062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T807 JLA

Does T807 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T807 JLA is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T807 JLA?
The MOT on T807 JLA is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T807 JLA done?
T807 JLA was recorded at 42,795 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 1,001 miles a year.
Has T807 JLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T807 JLA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T807 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 T807 JLA find?
T807 JLA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear outer suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar; rear coil spring corroded both; rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face on both discs corroded, and 1 more.

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