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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T116 VAJMOT history

T116 VAJ is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 59,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
59,154 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T116 VAJ
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
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T116 VAJ was last recorded at 59,154 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,758 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
396 miles
Average per year
1,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,154 miles
  • 2025 – 58,758 miles
  • 2024 – 58,445 miles
  • 2023 – 58,119 miles
  • 2022 – 57,764 miles
  • 2021 – 57,540 miles
  • 2020 – 57,193 miles
  • 2019 – 56,792 miles
  • 2018 – 56,373 miles
  • 2017 – 56,069 miles
  • 2016 – 55,800 miles
  • 2015 – 55,478 miles
  • 2014 – 55,131 miles
  • 2013 – 54,695 miles
  • 2012 – 50,870 miles
  • 2011 – 46,427 miles
  • 2010 – 43,406 miles
  • 2009 – 39,371 miles
  • 2008 – 35,241 miles
  • 2007 – 27,005 miles
  • 2006 – 20,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,154 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,154 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    59,154 miles
    Test number
    553706420608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,758 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    58,758 miles
    Test number
    531213128602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,445 miles (+326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    58,445 miles
    Test number
    765326456325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass58,119 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    58,119 miles
    Test number
    794577411012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,764 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,764 miles
    Test number
    660449136704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,540 miles (+347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,540 miles
    Test number
    145428444583
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,193 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,193 miles
    Test number
    118224426475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,792 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,792 miles
    Test number
    295150756031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,373 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,373 miles
    Test number
    712362952614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,069 miles (+269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,069 miles
    Test number
    813763878085
    • AdvisoryUnder trays covering all of underneath car

  11. Pass55,800 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,800 miles
    Test number
    819695276777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,478 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,478 miles
    Test number
    768418676683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,131 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,131 miles
    Test number
    437818134218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,695 miles (+788)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,695 miles
    Test number
    317142853226
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

  15. Pass53,907 miles (+3,037)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,907 miles
    Test number
    766278043182
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteLight corrosion on disc face nearside front

  16. Pass50,870 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,870 miles
    Test number
    788029032104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,779 miles (+4,352)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,779 miles
    Test number
    176602132116
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteCould not see all ball joint dust covers

  18. Pass46,427 miles (+3,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,427 miles
    Test number
    206007331105
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass43,406 miles (+18)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,406 miles
    Test number
    183940420197
    • NoteFront number plate is damaged.
    • NoteSlight play in offside of steering rack.
    • NoteVehicle now fitted with different size to front axle(195/50r15)

  20. Fail43,388 miles (+4,017)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,388 miles
    Test number
    210768210180
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate is damaged.
    • NoteSlight play in offside of steering rack.

  21. Pass39,371 miles (+4,130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,371 miles
    Test number
    221861619437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass35,241 miles (+8,236)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,241 miles
    Test number
    402990518161
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass27,005 miles (+6,882)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,005 miles
    Test number
    241668107177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,123 miles
    Test number
    231594816160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T116 VAJ

Does T116 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T116 VAJ is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T116 VAJ?
The MOT on T116 VAJ is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T116 VAJ done?
T116 VAJ was recorded at 59,154 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 1,917 miles a year.
Has T116 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T116 VAJ has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2012.
Has the mileage on T116 VAJ 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 T116 VAJ find?
T116 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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