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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V693 JHPMOT history

V693 JHP is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 26 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 57,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.

V693 JHP red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2025
Mileage
57,499 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V693 JHP
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
26 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V693 JHP was last recorded at 57,499 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,495 miles · 1 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 57,499 miles
  • 2022 – 57,428 miles
  • 2021 – 57,030 miles
  • 2020 – 56,888 miles
  • 2018 – 56,875 miles
  • 2012 – 55,810 miles
  • 2011 – 52,135 miles
  • 2010 – 49,410 miles
  • 2009 – 45,513 miles
  • 2008 – 42,574 miles
  • 2007 – 39,085 miles
  • 2005 – 37,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,499 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT from 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front pads low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,499 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,499 miles
    Test number
    264719399749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT from 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail57,495 miles (+67)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,495 miles
    Test number
    917105704471
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp By hazards (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp By hazards (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT from 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass57,428 miles (+398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    57,428 miles
    Test number
    405075609538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,030 miles (+142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,030 miles
    Test number
    146391024723
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass56,888 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,888 miles
    Test number
    642453051442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,875 miles
    Test number
    390663201961
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront pads low

  7. Fail56,875 miles (+1,065)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,875 miles
    Test number
    743175595419
    • FailureCentral Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront pads low

  8. Pass55,810 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,810 miles
    Test number
    729422082271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear pads low

  9. Fail55,810 miles (+3,675)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,810 miles
    Test number
    429198872266
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear pads low

  10. Pass52,135 miles (+2,725)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,135 miles
    Test number
    839654681086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack

  11. Pass49,410 miles (+3,897)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,410 miles
    Test number
    191519170055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,513 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,513 miles
    Test number
    843542789086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,574 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,574 miles
    Test number
    891505918163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail42,548 miles (+3,463)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,548 miles
    Test number
    934111998063
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass39,085 miles (+1,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,085 miles
    Test number
    882278977035
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass37,374 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    37,374 miles
    Test number
    982058825397
    • NoteMovement from nearside front wheel bearing(borderline)
    • NoteNearside indicator repeater starting to flash white

Questions about V693 JHP

Does V693 JHP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V693 JHP expired on 6 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V693 JHP?
The MOT on V693 JHP expired on 6 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V693 JHP done?
V693 JHP was recorded at 57,499 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 1,076 miles a year.
Has V693 JHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V693 JHP has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V693 JHP 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 V693 JHP find?
V693 JHP passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot from 2006.

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