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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V84 DVGMOT history

V84 DVG is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 25 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

V84 DVG red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
93,846 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V84 DVG
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
25 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V84 DVG was last recorded at 93,846 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 5,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,479 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
5,367 miles
Average per year
2,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,846 miles
  • 2024 – 88,479 miles
  • 2023 – 87,175 miles
  • 2022 – 85,651 miles
  • 2021 – 84,090 miles
  • 2019 – 80,572 miles
  • 2018 – 76,634 miles
  • 2016 – 74,309 miles
  • 2015 – 72,798 miles
  • 2014 – 67,576 miles
  • 2013 – 67,431 miles
  • 2011 – 67,191 miles
  • 2010 – 66,908 miles
  • 2009 – 64,577 miles
  • 2008 – 59,083 miles
  • 2007 – 53,470 miles
  • 2006 – 50,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,846 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,846 miles (+5,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    93,846 miles
    Test number
    184853207680
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
  2. Pass88,479 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,479 miles
    Test number
    810560509301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail88,478 miles (+1,303)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,478 miles
    Test number
    637864979524
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass87,175 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,175 miles
    Test number
    915574890228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryThrottle cable catching driveshaft
  5. Fail87,167 miles (+1,516)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,167 miles
    Test number
    840459936659
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryThrottle cable rubbing on driveshaft
  6. Pass85,651 miles (+1,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,651 miles
    Test number
    146993639824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass84,090 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,090 miles
    Test number
    878612792059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,572 miles (+3,938)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,572 miles
    Test number
    494676194932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,634 miles (+2,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,634 miles
    Test number
    631152869058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  10. Pass74,309 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,309 miles
    Test number
    860050425002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,798 miles (+5,222)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,798 miles
    Test number
    288454775121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,576 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,576 miles
    Test number
    938011294122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,431 miles (+240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,431 miles
    Test number
    818616233101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass67,191 miles (+283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,191 miles
    Test number
    108045691141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass66,908 miles (+2,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,908 miles
    Test number
    840036720134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass64,577 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,577 miles
    Test number
    554771729164
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Fail64,577 miles (+5,494)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,577 miles
    Test number
    930011129147
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S/R H/brake cable or caliper seizing.
  18. Pass59,083 miles (+5,613)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,083 miles
    Test number
    440913628115
    • NoteFront cover is bolted down not as
    • NoteFront discs appear worn.
    • NoteSlight play at inner steering rack.
  19. Pass53,470 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,470 miles
    Test number
    763055727154
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f anti-roll bar link in poor condition
    • NoteThrotal sticking
    • NoteUnder tray touching exhaust pipe
  20. Fail53,470 miles (+2,994)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,470 miles
    Test number
    604474427178
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f antirole bar link in poor condition swivels
    • NoteThrotal starting to stick
    • NoteUnder tray fowling exhaust pipe
  21. Pass50,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,476 miles
    Test number
    160934856079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,476 miles6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,476 miles
    Test number
    344687546058
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • NoteFlerxi section of exhaust damaged

Questions about V84 DVG

Does V84 DVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V84 DVG expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V84 DVG?
The MOT on V84 DVG expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V84 DVG done?
V84 DVG was recorded at 93,846 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 2,261 miles a year.
Has V84 DVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V84 DVG has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V84 DVG 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 V84 DVG find?
V84 DVG passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight.

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