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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V24 BOOMOT history

V24 BOO is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 95,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

V24 BOO red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
95,166 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V24 BOO
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 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V24 BOO was last recorded at 95,166 miles on 16 May 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 May 2026: 95,135 miles, lower than 96,106 miles on 13 Apr 2026.

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
95,135 miles · 2 May 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
1,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,166 miles
  • 2025 – 91,988 miles
  • 2014 – 87,003 miles
  • 2013 – 82,052 miles
  • 2009 – 75,997 miles
  • 2008 – 69,636 miles
  • 2007 – 62,329 miles
  • 2006 – 55,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,166 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,166 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    95,166 miles
    Test number
    256464899962
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail95,135 miles (-971)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,135 miles
    Test number
    721909955254
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail96,106 miles (+4,118)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,106 miles
    Test number
    125607571163
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  4. Pass91,988 miles (+4,985)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,988 miles
    Test number
    443107184624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,003 miles (+4,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,003 miles
    Test number
    727353744116
    • 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)
  6. Pass82,052 miles (+6,055)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,052 miles
    Test number
    155346783468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,997 miles (+6,361)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    75,997 miles
    Test number
    684671969156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,636 miles (+7,307)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    69,636 miles
    Test number
    831794328108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,329 miles (+6,517)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    62,329 miles
    Test number
    911417817182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,812 miles
    Test number
    122421036102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,812 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,812 miles
    Test number
    570627616196
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Questions about V24 BOO

Does V24 BOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V24 BOO is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V24 BOO?
The MOT on V24 BOO is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V24 BOO done?
V24 BOO was recorded at 95,166 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 1,963 miles a year.
Has V24 BOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V24 BOO has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V24 BOO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V24 BOO find?
V24 BOO passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 2 advisories: coolant leak; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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