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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T929 JNCMOT history

T929 JNC is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 84,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
84,380 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T929 JNC
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T929 JNC was last recorded at 84,380 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,374 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,380 miles
  • 2025 – 83,924 miles
  • 2024 – 83,070 miles
  • 2023 – 82,070 miles
  • 2022 – 80,243 miles
  • 2021 – 77,323 miles
  • 2020 – 77,112 miles
  • 2019 – 76,439 miles
  • 2018 – 75,786 miles
  • 2017 – 74,944 miles
  • 2016 – 73,740 miles
  • 2015 – 72,896 miles
  • 2014 – 71,245 miles
  • 2013 – 70,166 miles
  • 2012 – 68,983 miles
  • 2011 – 67,483 miles
  • 2010 – 64,823 miles
  • 2009 – 62,115 miles
  • 2008 – 52,757 miles
  • 2007 – 49,917 miles
  • 2006 – 46,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,380 miles
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components showing signs of corrosion

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure8 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,380 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    84,380 miles
    Test number
    161871581752
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components showing signs of corrosion

  2. Fail84,374 miles (+450)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,374 miles
    Test number
    945660045962
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass83,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    83,924 miles
    Test number
    550285180260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,924 miles (+854)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,924 miles
    Test number
    718174776316
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass83,070 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,070 miles
    Test number
    924675373026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,070 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,070 miles
    Test number
    841185916030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,243 miles (+2,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,243 miles
    Test number
    238800462342
    • AdvisoryIngress of air into exhaust system causing high lambda reading

  8. Pass77,323 miles (+211)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,323 miles
    Test number
    632278248716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car coverd with undershields

  9. Pass77,112 miles (+673)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,112 miles
    Test number
    702151706524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass76,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,439 miles
    Test number
    821781085725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,439 miles (+653)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,439 miles
    Test number
    717942526845
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  12. Pass75,786 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,786 miles
    Test number
    175265338002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,783 miles (+839)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,783 miles
    Test number
    252161975505
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling wheel (3.5.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass74,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,944 miles
    Test number
    280092254402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,944 miles (+1,204)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,944 miles
    Test number
    321478878800
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer cv boot leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass73,740 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,740 miles
    Test number
    883437835577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,896 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,896 miles
    Test number
    977388595014
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail72,887 miles (+1,642)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,887 miles
    Test number
    639953195013
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass71,245 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,245 miles
    Test number
    389106124114
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail71,242 miles (+2)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,242 miles
    Test number
    925681024108
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail71,240 miles (+1,074)16 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,240 miles
    Test number
    417877174088
    • FailureBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass70,166 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,166 miles
    Test number
    415532693020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,983 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,983 miles
    Test number
    659768882032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,977 miles (+1,494)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,977 miles
    Test number
    907827882027
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass67,483 miles (+2,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,483 miles
    Test number
    258152891076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass64,823 miles (+2,708)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,823 miles
    Test number
    950520500114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing slight rough when rotated

  27. Pass62,115 miles (+9,358)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,115 miles
    Test number
    634571219150
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough
    • NoteN/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

  28. Pass52,757 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,757 miles
    Test number
    792924018138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail52,618 miles (+2,701)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,618 miles
    Test number
    190343798033
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass49,917 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,917 miles
    Test number
    541586897045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail49,890 miles (+3,098)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,890 miles
    Test number
    983343877097
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteN/s/r brake flex hose insecure.

  32. Pass46,792 miles (+25)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,792 miles
    Test number
    850956076044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWear in both sides steering rack arms.

  33. Fail46,767 miles4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,767 miles
    Test number
    853013556093
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth sides front steering rack arm's worn . †

Questions about T929 JNC

Does T929 JNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T929 JNC is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T929 JNC?
The MOT on T929 JNC is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T929 JNC done?
T929 JNC was recorded at 84,380 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 1,848 miles a year.
Has T929 JNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T929 JNC has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T929 JNC 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 T929 JNC find?
T929 JNC passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: all suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

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