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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T984 JCXMOT history

T984 JCX is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 68,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
68,200 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T984 JCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T984 JCX was last recorded at 68,200 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Aug 2013: 39,588 miles, lower than 58,055 miles on 20 Aug 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
67,519 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
681 miles
Average per year
2,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,200 miles
  • 2024 – 67,519 miles
  • 2023 – 66,872 miles
  • 2022 – 64,309 miles
  • 2021 – 60,695 miles
  • 2019 – 57,482 miles
  • 2018 – 54,030 miles
  • 2017 – 49,923 miles
  • 2016 – 47,666 miles
  • 2015 – 45,187 miles
  • 2014 – 41,635 miles
  • 2013 – 39,595 miles
  • 2012 – 58,055 miles
  • 2011 – 34,696 miles
  • 2010 – 33,017 miles
  • 2009 – 30,781 miles
  • 2007 – 24,804 miles
  • 2005 – 20,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,200 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,200 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    68,200 miles
    Test number
    601154671421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,519 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,519 miles
    Test number
    510698611296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,872 miles (+2,563)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,872 miles
    Test number
    681283446985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,309 miles (+3,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,309 miles
    Test number
    789004913494
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass60,695 miles (+3,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,695 miles
    Test number
    156115570168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc slightly corroded

  6. Pass57,482 miles (+3,452)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,482 miles
    Test number
    208757860917
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass54,030 miles (+4,107)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,030 miles
    Test number
    474329608443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,923 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,923 miles
    Test number
    224361344869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components.

  9. Fail49,923 miles (+2,257)11 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,923 miles
    Test number
    391303052994
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnable to clearly see lower ball joints on rear off vehicle
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components.

  10. Pass47,666 miles (+2,479)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,666 miles
    Test number
    236689439156
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has age cracks to sidewall, but not through to cords as of yet.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass45,187 miles (+3,552)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,187 miles
    Test number
    344701100448
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack lower center (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly rack ends (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder body panels not allowing checking some components
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass41,635 miles (+2,040)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,635 miles
    Test number
    488961934228
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass39,595 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,595 miles
    Test number
    755593243278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail39,588 miles (-18,467)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,588 miles
    Test number
    386593433297
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass58,055 miles (+23,359)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,055 miles
    Test number
    996053532259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteFront brake hoses obscured by corroded steel wire protector not checked
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass34,696 miles (+1,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    34,696 miles
    Test number
    397806411290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass33,017 miles (+2,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,017 miles
    Test number
    360573320225
    • AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass30,781 miles (+5,977)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,781 miles
    Test number
    473959399080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,804 miles (+4,361)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,804 miles
    Test number
    422323247164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    20,443 miles
    Test number
    743069225255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T984 JCX

Does T984 JCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T984 JCX is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T984 JCX?
The MOT on T984 JCX is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T984 JCX done?
T984 JCX was recorded at 68,200 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 2,326 miles a year.
Has T984 JCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T984 JCX has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on T984 JCX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T984 JCX find?
T984 JCX passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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