Lotus Elise
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T989 JOGMOT history
T989 JOG is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 26 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 38,137 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 38,137 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,226 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T989 JOG
- 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
- 26 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T989 JOG was last recorded at 38,137 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 38,099 miles · 31 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 38 miles
- Average per year
- 1,226 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 38,137 miles
- 2025 – 37,815 miles
- 2024 – 37,469 miles
- 2023 – 37,131 miles
- 2022 – 36,977 miles
- 2021 – 36,277 miles
- 2020 – 36,117 miles
- 2019 – 36,054 miles
- 2018 – 35,028 miles
- 2017 – 33,484 miles
- 2016 – 32,901 miles
- 2015 – 32,158 miles
- 2014 – 31,401 miles
- 2013 – 29,337 miles
- 2012 – 28,285 miles
- 2011 – 26,188 miles
- 2010 – 22,122 miles
- 2009 – 17,850 miles
- 2008 – 15,477 miles
- 2007 – 14,471 miles
- 2006 – 13,656 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass38,137 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs peeling and corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass38,137 miles (+38)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 38,137 miles
- Test number
- 495455691798
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs peeling and corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail38,099 miles (+284)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,099 miles
- Test number
- 437777493809
- 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass37,815 miles (+346)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 37,815 miles
- Test number
- 402891880493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,469 miles (+338)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 37,469 miles
- Test number
- 704746046510
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass37,131 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 37,131 miles
- Test number
- 635541370288
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail37,125 miles (+148)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,125 miles
- Test number
- 798466976110
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass36,977 miles (+700)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 36,977 miles
- Test number
- 956830991075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,277 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 36,277 miles
- Test number
- 196773345775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,272 miles (+155)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,272 miles
- Test number
- 390042308652
- 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))
Pass36,117 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 36,117 miles
- Test number
- 913941869002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,054 miles (+1,026)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 36,054 miles
- Test number
- 863437954476
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass35,028 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 35,028 miles
- Test number
- 855579819919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,025 miles (+1,541)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,025 miles
- Test number
- 969662853628
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure high beam lamp (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass33,484 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 33,484 miles
- Test number
- 960848355002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,484 miles (+583)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,484 miles
- Test number
- 526980964744
- 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)
Pass32,901 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 32,901 miles
- Test number
- 138628987914
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower hub (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper hub (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail32,901 miles (+743)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,901 miles
- Test number
- 385483336801
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper hub (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower hub (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper hub (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass32,158 miles (+757)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 32,158 miles
- Test number
- 446656735248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,401 miles (+2,064)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 31,401 miles
- Test number
- 578690724277
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass29,337 miles (+1,052)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 29,337 miles
- Test number
- 207227713252
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass28,285 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 28,285 miles
- Test number
- 856828822292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail28,282 miles (+2,094)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,282 miles
- Test number
- 396633122265
- 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)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass26,188 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 26,188 miles
- Test number
- 756288331285
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail26,183 miles (+4,061)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,183 miles
- Test number
- 369657231284
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass22,122 miles (+4,272)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 22,122 miles
- Test number
- 432761030255
- AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteAll Front Ball Joints gaiters perished
- NoteBoth T.R.E gaiters perished
Pass17,850 miles (+2,373)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 17,850 miles
- Test number
- 353302339205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,477 miles (+1,006)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 15,477 miles
- Test number
- 912504238244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,471 miles (+815)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 14,471 miles
- Test number
- 453344237281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,656 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 13,656 miles
- Test number
- 602733546273
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T989 JOG
- Does T989 JOG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T989 JOG is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T989 JOG?
- The MOT on T989 JOG is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T989 JOG done?
- T989 JOG was recorded at 38,137 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 1,226 miles a year.
- Has T989 JOG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T989 JOG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T989 JOG 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 T989 JOG find?
- T989 JOG passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: coil spring corroded all 4 springs peeling and corroding.
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