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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T986 JCXMOT history

T986 JCX is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
70,920 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T986 JCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T986 JCX was last recorded at 70,920 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 1,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Mar 2012: 57,329 miles, lower than 59,786 miles on 2 Mar 2012.
  • 25 Apr 2013: 59,333 miles, lower than 59,533 miles on 30 Mar 2013.

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
69,653 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,267 miles
Average per year
1,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,920 miles
  • 2025 – 69,653 miles
  • 2023 – 69,173 miles
  • 2021 – 68,339 miles
  • 2020 – 67,548 miles
  • 2019 – 66,281 miles
  • 2018 – 65,323 miles
  • 2017 – 63,422 miles
  • 2016 – 63,160 miles
  • 2015 – 62,471 miles
  • 2014 – 59,984 miles
  • 2013 – 59,333 miles
  • 2012 – 57,329 miles
  • 2011 – 54,639 miles
  • 2009 – 53,545 miles
  • 2008 – 51,104 miles
  • 2007 – 47,652 miles
  • 2005 – 45,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,920 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.

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,920 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    70,920 miles
    Test number
    109605490468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    69,653 miles
    Test number
    336784687505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,653 miles (+480)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,653 miles
    Test number
    916344377439
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass69,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    69,173 miles
    Test number
    842402245157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail69,172 miles (+833)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,172 miles
    Test number
    503059982021
    • DangerousNearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass68,339 miles (+791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    68,339 miles
    Test number
    774645806232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass67,548 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,548 miles
    Test number
    663722708438
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Fail67,548 miles (+1,267)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,548 miles
    Test number
    930349749697
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack boot twisted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass66,281 miles (+958)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,281 miles
    Test number
    405263007494
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass65,323 miles (+1,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,323 miles
    Test number
    114694341157
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass63,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,422 miles
    Test number
    136525675013
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail63,422 miles (+262)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,422 miles
    Test number
    376256837290
    • Repaired at testDriver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Fail63,160 miles (+689)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,160 miles
    Test number
    154592477149
    • 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 registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

  14. Pass62,471 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,471 miles
    Test number
    605601598224
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front steering arm slight play
    • NoteOffside front steering slight play

  15. Fail62,471 miles (+2,487)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,471 miles
    Test number
    276456335254
    • 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)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front steering arm slight play
    • NoteOffside front steering slight play

  16. Pass59,984 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,984 miles
    Test number
    695738894191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,983 miles (+650)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,983 miles
    Test number
    748447294140
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass59,333 miles (-200)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,333 miles
    Test number
    958815113100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,533 miles (+2,204)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,533 miles
    Test number
    276959483032
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass57,329 miles (-2,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,329 miles
    Test number
    468669962051
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail59,786 miles (+5,147)2 failures3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,786 miles
    Test number
    105222062431
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass54,639 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,639 miles
    Test number
    506143931006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,545 miles (+2,441)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,545 miles
    Test number
    891380849174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,104 miles (+3,452)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,104 miles
    Test number
    264411838496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,652 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,652 miles
    Test number
    302937787044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    45,522 miles
    Test number
    511852565343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T986 JCX

Does T986 JCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T986 JCX is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T986 JCX?
The MOT on T986 JCX is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T986 JCX done?
T986 JCX was recorded at 70,920 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 1,261 miles a year.
Has T986 JCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T986 JCX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T986 JCX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T986 JCX find?
T986 JCX passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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