L3USE - LOTUS ELISE
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 11 hours ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 22 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
22
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 17 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,805 mi
Expires: 16 April 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 27 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,275 mi
Expires: 26 July 2024
Passed - 16 June 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,934 mi
Expires: 15 June 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 07 May 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,822 mi
Expires: 06 May 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory surface rust underside of vehicle
Failed - 07 May 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,822 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory surface rust underside of vehicle
Passed - 20 June 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,487 mi
Expires: 19 June 2018
Failed - 19 June 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,487 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed - 03 June 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,134 mi
Expires: 02 June 2017
Passed - 01 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,159 mi
Expires: 02 July 2015
Failed - 03 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,127 mi
Passed - 03 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,127 mi
Expires: 02 July 2014
Passed - 07 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,707 mi
Expires: 06 June 2013
Passed - 10 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,366 mi
Expires: 09 May 2012
Failed - 09 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,364 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed - 15 April 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,897 mi
Expires: 14 April 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed - 09 April 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,018 mi
Expires: 08 April 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Failed - 06 April 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,971 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Major Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed - 11 March 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,185 mi
Expires: 05 April 2009
Passed - 06 April 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,570 mi
Expires: 05 April 2008
Failed - 28 March 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,567 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Passed - 23 June 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,895 mi
Expires: 22 June 2007
Failed - 17 June 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,885 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for L3USE?
The MOT expires on 16 April 2026.
What is the tax status of L3USE?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of L3USE?
This is a 1998 LOTUS ELISE in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 1796cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of L3USE?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.