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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V689 FLMMOT history

V689 FLM is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 94,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

V689 FLM blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
94,990 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V689 FLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V689 FLM was last recorded at 94,990 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 3,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,362 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,628 miles
Average per year
1,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,990 miles
  • 2025 – 91,362 miles
  • 2012 – 90,257 miles
  • 2011 – 88,550 miles
  • 2009 – 82,922 miles
  • 2008 – 77,894 miles
  • 2007 – 71,251 miles
  • 2006 – 64,267 miles
  • 2005 – 56,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,990 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,990 miles (+3,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    94,990 miles
    Test number
    493798296359
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass91,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    91,362 miles
    Test number
    633634484368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail91,362 miles (+1,105)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,362 miles
    Test number
    761382491445
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass90,257 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    90,257 miles
    Test number
    426015642347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,550 miles (+5,628)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    88,550 miles
    Test number
    476724821010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  6. Pass82,922 miles (+5,028)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    82,922 miles
    Test number
    823545149322
    • NotePlay in top wishbone bushes o/s/f

  7. Pass77,894 miles (+6,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    77,894 miles
    Test number
    530755748361
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass71,251 miles (+6,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    71,251 miles
    Test number
    572392347309
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass64,267 miles (+7,977)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    64,267 miles
    Test number
    861198036358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,290 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    56,290 miles
    Test number
    304000445369
    • NoteN/s/f anti-roll bar link worn,front brake discs worn

Questions about V689 FLM

Does V689 FLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V689 FLM is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V689 FLM?
The MOT on V689 FLM is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V689 FLM done?
V689 FLM was recorded at 94,990 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 1,870 miles a year.
Has V689 FLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V689 FLM has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V689 FLM 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 V689 FLM find?
V689 FLM passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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