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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T124 OVGMOT history

T124 OVG is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 38,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
38,839 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T124 OVG
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T124 OVG was last recorded at 38,839 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
38,064 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
775 miles
Average per year
933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,839 miles
  • 2024 – 38,064 miles
  • 2019 – 34,652 miles
  • 2018 – 33,752 miles
  • 2017 – 33,039 miles
  • 2016 – 32,087 miles
  • 2015 – 31,302 miles
  • 2014 – 30,574 miles
  • 2013 – 29,639 miles
  • 2012 – 27,949 miles
  • 2011 – 27,062 miles
  • 2010 – 25,991 miles
  • 2009 – 24,763 miles
  • 2008 – 23,329 miles
  • 2007 – 22,231 miles
  • 2006 – 21,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,839 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass38,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    38,839 miles
    Test number
    601879604054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail38,837 miles (+773)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,837 miles
    Test number
    921845401527
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  3. Pass38,064 miles (+3,412)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    38,064 miles
    Test number
    154303894140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,652 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,652 miles
    Test number
    527218399486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,752 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    33,752 miles
    Test number
    533154056671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,039 miles (+952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,039 miles
    Test number
    740052511726
    • AdvisorySLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR " D" BUSHES
  7. Pass32,087 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,087 miles
    Test number
    957642415108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,302 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,302 miles
    Test number
    659840665135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,574 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,574 miles
    Test number
    396330154181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,639 miles (+1,690)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,639 miles
    Test number
    805417133192
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteADVISE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS
  11. Pass27,949 miles (+887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,949 miles
    Test number
    415027062151
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
  12. Pass27,062 miles (+1,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,062 miles
    Test number
    215158961130
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  13. Pass25,991 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,991 miles
    Test number
    993159160119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,763 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,763 miles
    Test number
    214773369484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,329 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,329 miles
    Test number
    492895568145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,231 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,231 miles
    Test number
    213376567477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,560 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,560 miles
    Test number
    341331056420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    20,441 miles
    Test number
    551597066130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T124 OVG

Does T124 OVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T124 OVG is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T124 OVG?
The MOT on T124 OVG is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T124 OVG done?
T124 OVG was recorded at 38,839 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 933 miles a year.
Has T124 OVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T124 OVG has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T124 OVG 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 T124 OVG find?
T124 OVG passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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