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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

809 GYBMOT history

809 GYB is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 48,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

809 GYB red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
48,491 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
809 GYB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

809 GYB was last recorded at 48,491 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,453 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,491 miles
  • 2024 – 48,453 miles
  • 2023 – 48,436 miles
  • 2021 – 48,421 miles
  • 2020 – 48,385 miles
  • 2019 – 48,366 miles
  • 2018 – 48,340 miles
  • 2017 – 48,228 miles
  • 2016 – 48,198 miles
  • 2015 – 48,146 miles
  • 2014 – 48,103 miles
  • 2013 – 47,944 miles
  • 2012 – 47,596 miles
  • 2011 – 47,245 miles
  • 2010 – 43,328 miles
  • 2009 – 40,839 miles
  • 2008 – 38,168 miles
  • 2007 – 35,671 miles
  • 2006 – 35,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,491 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under trays fit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,491 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    48,491 miles
    Test number
    981905871037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,453 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    48,453 miles
    Test number
    116901230612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,436 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    48,436 miles
    Test number
    201765244959
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail48,430 miles (+9)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,430 miles
    Test number
    812679907719
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass48,421 miles (+36)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,421 miles
    Test number
    971303395307
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass48,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,385 miles
    Test number
    481165852893
    • AdvisoryBrake pads wearing thin

  7. Fail48,385 miles (+19)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,385 miles
    Test number
    225631593679
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads wearing thin

  8. Pass48,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,366 miles
    Test number
    131879716665
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Fail48,366 miles (+26)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,366 miles
    Test number
    616981515747
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass48,340 miles (+112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,340 miles
    Test number
    301727391829
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fit

  11. Pass48,228 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,228 miles
    Test number
    934166954346
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fit

  12. Fail48,228 miles (+30)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,228 miles
    Test number
    457122837616
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fit

  13. Pass48,198 miles (+52)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,198 miles
    Test number
    529503897329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fit
    • AdvisoryWiper blade slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass48,146 miles (+43)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,146 miles
    Test number
    986079635180
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cut (not in excess of requirements)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWindsceen wiper blade smears screen

  15. Pass48,103 miles (+159)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,103 miles
    Test number
    349900454138
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads getting worn
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass47,944 miles (+348)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,944 miles
    Test number
    209709843109
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass47,596 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,596 miles
    Test number
    347753342183
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail47,596 miles (+351)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,596 miles
    Test number
    879823542110
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass47,245 miles (+3,917)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,245 miles
    Test number
    976448201197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,328 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,328 miles
    Test number
    511186870184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,321 miles (+2,482)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,321 miles
    Test number
    312627960112
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass40,839 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,839 miles
    Test number
    223686959109
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteFront bonnet insecure on hinge

  23. Fail40,839 miles (+2,671)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,839 miles
    Test number
    532753059159
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteFront bonnet insecure on hinge

  24. Pass38,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,168 miles
    Test number
    101077158190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,168 miles (+2,497)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,168 miles
    Test number
    214157558134
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass35,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,671 miles
    Test number
    200799437139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,671 miles (+195)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,671 miles
    Test number
    853819937179
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass35,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,476 miles
    Test number
    964646826168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 809 GYB

What vehicle is registration 809 GYB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 809 GYB on a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 28 May 1999. 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 809 GYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 809 GYB is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 809 GYB?
The MOT on 809 GYB is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 809 GYB done?
809 GYB was recorded at 48,491 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 644 miles a year.
Has 809 GYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 809 GYB has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on 809 GYB 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 809 GYB find?
809 GYB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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