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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

XWT 197MOT history

XWT 197 is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 24 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 61,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

XWT 197 black Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
61,721 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XWT 197
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XWT 197 was last recorded at 61,721 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,325 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
396 miles
Average per year
2,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,721 miles
  • 2025 – 61,325 miles
  • 2024 – 61,099 miles
  • 2023 – 60,676 miles
  • 2021 – 60,556 miles
  • 2020 – 59,967 miles
  • 2017 – 59,906 miles
  • 2016 – 58,804 miles
  • 2014 – 58,229 miles
  • 2013 – 57,085 miles
  • 2011 – 54,088 miles
  • 2009 – 50,392 miles
  • 2008 – 42,687 miles
  • 2007 – 32,356 miles
  • 2006 – 19,812 miles
  • 2005 – 8,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,721 miles

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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,721 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    61,721 miles
    Test number
    913991338387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,325 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    61,325 miles
    Test number
    571701907014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,099 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    61,099 miles
    Test number
    538251270292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,676 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    60,676 miles
    Test number
    584749314720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,556 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,556 miles
    Test number
    437919188743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,967 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,967 miles
    Test number
    349815329381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,906 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,906 miles
    Test number
    593916908536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,804 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,804 miles
    Test number
    246172347051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,229 miles
    Test number
    408885904383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,229 miles (+1,144)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,229 miles
    Test number
    505205304392
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass57,085 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,085 miles
    Test number
    399044753495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,050 miles (+2,962)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,050 miles
    Test number
    698080553208
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass54,088 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,088 miles
    Test number
    666805621336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,072 miles (+10)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,072 miles
    Test number
    409391221492
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail54,062 miles (+3,670)2 dangerous16 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,062 miles
    Test number
    878976981281
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass50,392 miles (+7,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,392 miles
    Test number
    894096789277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass42,687 miles (+10,331)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,687 miles
    Test number
    731725988266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,356 miles (+12,544)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,356 miles
    Test number
    663793267221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,812 miles (+11,573)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,812 miles
    Test number
    990616386280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    8,239 miles
    Test number
    413541385235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XWT 197

What vehicle is registration XWT 197 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XWT 197 on a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 24 Mar 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does XWT 197 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XWT 197 is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on XWT 197?
The MOT on XWT 197 is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XWT 197 done?
XWT 197 was recorded at 61,721 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 2,552 miles a year.
Has XWT 197 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XWT 197 has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2014.
Has the mileage on XWT 197 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 XWT 197 find?
XWT 197 passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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