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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V640 FUTMOT history

V640 FUT is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 27,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

V640 FUT silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
27,538 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V640 FUT
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V640 FUT was last recorded at 27,538 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,526 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,538 miles
  • 2025 – 27,526 miles
  • 2024 – 27,520 miles
  • 2023 – 27,513 miles
  • 2022 – 27,431 miles
  • 2018 – 25,247 miles
  • 2017 – 24,479 miles
  • 2016 – 24,421 miles
  • 2015 – 24,363 miles
  • 2013 – 24,211 miles
  • 2012 – 23,602 miles
  • 2011 – 22,739 miles
  • 2010 – 21,677 miles
  • 2009 – 20,349 miles
  • 2007 – 18,218 miles
  • 2006 – 15,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,538 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    27,538 miles
    Test number
    981993941470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail27,529 miles (+3)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,529 miles
    Test number
    780912481118
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass27,526 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    27,526 miles
    Test number
    915148494412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass27,520 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    27,520 miles
    Test number
    373749032288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass27,513 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    27,513 miles
    Test number
    225590522473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,431 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    27,431 miles
    Test number
    128102659026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,247 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    25,247 miles
    Test number
    783205211175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail25,242 miles (+763)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,242 miles
    Test number
    649422252253
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  9. Pass24,479 miles (+58)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    24,479 miles
    Test number
    259267212657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass24,421 miles (+58)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    24,421 miles
    Test number
    898445543738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lift (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lift (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass24,363 miles (+152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,363 miles
    Test number
    386308995063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass24,211 miles (+609)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    24,211 miles
    Test number
    205425953397
    • NoteAll four discs rusty
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on legal limit

  13. Pass23,602 miles (+37)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    23,602 miles
    Test number
    268539422229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  14. Fail23,565 miles (+826)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,565 miles
    Test number
    996186742132
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteRear discs rusty

  15. Pass22,739 miles (+1,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,739 miles
    Test number
    687567521157
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass21,677 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,677 miles
    Test number
    952050710120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,349 miles
    Test number
    371320279075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail20,349 miles (+2,131)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,349 miles
    Test number
    424490179071
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass18,218 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,218 miles
    Test number
    323860827236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail18,178 miles (+2,395)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,178 miles
    Test number
    124017507290
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass15,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,783 miles
    Test number
    210823226435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V640 FUT

Does V640 FUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V640 FUT is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V640 FUT?
The MOT on V640 FUT is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V640 FUT done?
V640 FUT was recorded at 27,538 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 595 miles a year.
Has V640 FUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V640 FUT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V640 FUT 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 V640 FUT find?
V640 FUT passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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