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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

V31 ARBMOT history

V31 ARB is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 9 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 40,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

V31 ARB blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
40,044 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 ARB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
9 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 ARB was last recorded at 40,044 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,438 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
606 miles
Average per year
1,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,044 miles
  • 2025 – 39,438 miles
  • 2024 – 39,269 miles
  • 2023 – 38,706 miles
  • 2017 – 38,688 miles
  • 2016 – 38,686 miles
  • 2015 – 38,682 miles
  • 2014 – 38,679 miles
  • 2013 – 38,646 miles
  • 2012 – 38,641 miles
  • 2011 – 38,328 miles
  • 2010 – 34,157 miles
  • 2009 – 31,783 miles
  • 2008 – 25,697 miles
  • 2007 – 21,745 miles
  • 2006 – 18,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,044 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Under tray covers obscuring components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,044 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    40,044 miles
    Test number
    301032758915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,438 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    39,438 miles
    Test number
    887846669350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,269 miles (+563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    39,269 miles
    Test number
    998393151365
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass38,706 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    38,706 miles
    Test number
    526452492977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,688 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,688 miles
    Test number
    880006368078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail38,688 miles (+2)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,688 miles
    Test number
    239038008072
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass38,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    38,686 miles
    Test number
    536539710025
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded

  8. Fail38,686 miles (+4)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,686 miles
    Test number
    533467856195
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded

  9. Pass38,682 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,682 miles
    Test number
    310113215359
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers obscuring components

  10. Fail38,682 miles (+3)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,682 miles
    Test number
    491826608891
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers obscuring components

  11. Pass38,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,679 miles
    Test number
    409443634209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail38,679 miles (+33)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,679 miles
    Test number
    468513734272
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass38,646 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,646 miles
    Test number
    649625823292
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass38,641 miles (+313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,641 miles
    Test number
    337939222482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass38,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,328 miles
    Test number
    608861121232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail38,328 miles (+4,171)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,328 miles
    Test number
    695128211210
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass34,157 miles (+2,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,157 miles
    Test number
    772592800219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass31,783 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,783 miles
    Test number
    750043279294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,770 miles (+189)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,770 miles
    Test number
    184017869257
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  20. Fail31,581 miles (+29)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,581 miles
    Test number
    362821459404
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s rear shock wet

  21. Fail31,552 miles (+5,855)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,552 miles
    Test number
    183947349273
    • 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)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass25,697 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    25,697 miles
    Test number
    743241948224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,695 miles (+3,950)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,695 miles
    Test number
    440133938229
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass21,745 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    21,745 miles
    Test number
    763339917222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,741 miles (+3,346)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,741 miles
    Test number
    480418517239
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass18,395 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,395 miles
    Test number
    124850536215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail18,377 miles3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,377 miles
    Test number
    910052826263
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront anti-roll bar bushes and drop link ball joints slightly worn
    • NoteUnable to see brake servo due to impared view

Questions about V31 ARB

Does V31 ARB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 ARB is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 ARB?
The MOT on V31 ARB is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 ARB done?
V31 ARB was recorded at 40,044 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 1,081 miles a year.
Has V31 ARB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 ARB has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on V31 ARB 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 V31 ARB find?
V31 ARB passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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