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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V66 NTSMOT history

V66 NTS is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 18 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2023.

V66 NTS green Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2024
Mileage
99,317 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V66 NTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V66 NTS was last recorded at 99,317 miles on 18 Jul 2023, 1,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,260 miles · 28 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,057 miles
Average per year
2,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,317 miles
  • 2022 – 98,260 miles
  • 2021 – 97,311 miles
  • 2019 – 95,663 miles
  • 2018 – 94,113 miles
  • 2017 – 92,288 miles
  • 2016 – 90,572 miles
  • 2015 – 89,250 miles
  • 2014 – 87,238 miles
  • 2013 – 85,115 miles
  • 2012 – 83,409 miles
  • 2011 – 80,622 miles
  • 2010 – 77,166 miles
  • 2008 – 69,468 miles
  • 2006 – 63,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,317 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cover

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • One high level stop light inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,317 miles (+1,057)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,317 miles
    Test number
    987000156297
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass98,260 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    98,260 miles
    Test number
    312044338282
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cover (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail98,260 miles (+949)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,260 miles
    Test number
    110927520111
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cover (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass97,311 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,311 miles
    Test number
    335874667793
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cover (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail97,311 miles (+1,648)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,311 miles
    Test number
    498208178911
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cover (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass95,663 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,663 miles
    Test number
    797460717073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,113 miles (+1,825)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,113 miles
    Test number
    763658888065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,288 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,288 miles
    Test number
    510200024158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,572 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,572 miles
    Test number
    527742962684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOne high level stop light inop

  10. Fail90,571 miles (+1,321)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,571 miles
    Test number
    719397286389
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOne high level stop light inop

  11. Fail89,250 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,250 miles
    Test number
    639860755126
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass89,250 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,250 miles
    Test number
    808220855136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,238 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,238 miles
    Test number
    996792614155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,115 miles
    Test number
    269055653470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    967635453107
    • FailureFront Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass83,409 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,409 miles
    Test number
    456279742129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,622 miles (+3,456)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,622 miles
    Test number
    245291741458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,166 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    77,166 miles
    Test number
    691915220195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,164 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,164 miles
    Test number
    743990820161
    • 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)

  20. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    301407319123
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    581177319105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass69,468 miles (+6,065)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    69,468 miles
    Test number
    542360528117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    63,403 miles
    Test number
    593121346396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V66 NTS

Does V66 NTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V66 NTS expired on 17 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V66 NTS?
The MOT on V66 NTS expired on 17 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V66 NTS done?
V66 NTS was recorded at 99,317 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2023, an average of 2,162 miles a year.
Has V66 NTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V66 NTS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V66 NTS 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 V66 NTS find?
V66 NTS passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective.

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