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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

T13 LBYMOT history

T13 LBY is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 43,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
43,012 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 LBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 LBY was last recorded at 43,012 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,012 miles · 29 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,012 miles
  • 2025 – 41,842 miles
  • 2024 – 41,137 miles
  • 2023 – 40,559 miles
  • 2022 – 40,330 miles
  • 2021 – 39,750 miles
  • 2019 – 39,174 miles
  • 2018 – 37,933 miles
  • 2017 – 36,743 miles
  • 2016 – 34,654 miles
  • 2015 – 33,323 miles
  • 2014 – 32,383 miles
  • 2013 – 32,148 miles
  • 2012 – 31,691 miles
  • 2011 – 30,931 miles
  • 2010 – 26,231 miles
  • 2009 – 23,911 miles
  • 2008 – 21,274 miles
  • 2007 – 20,465 miles
  • 2006 – 15,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,012 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    43,012 miles
    Test number
    718018705494
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail43,012 miles (+1,170)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,012 miles
    Test number
    532360829084
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass41,842 miles (+705)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    41,842 miles
    Test number
    594449563872
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass41,137 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    41,137 miles
    Test number
    470106615462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,559 miles (+229)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    40,559 miles
    Test number
    498427135009
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass40,330 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    40,330 miles
    Test number
    680716490993
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail40,330 miles (+580)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,330 miles
    Test number
    158644966449
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass39,750 miles (+576)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    39,750 miles
    Test number
    321540755176
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering arm dust cover split.

  9. Pass39,174 miles (+1,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,174 miles
    Test number
    640095075158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass37,933 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,933 miles
    Test number
    861729259768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,743 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,743 miles
    Test number
    133362238144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,654 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,654 miles
    Test number
    669431536085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,323 miles
    Test number
    847783895067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,323 miles (+940)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,323 miles
    Test number
    689136485062
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass32,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,383 miles
    Test number
    677682494094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,383 miles (+235)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,383 miles
    Test number
    249280894013
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass32,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,148 miles
    Test number
    949465883053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,148 miles (+457)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,148 miles
    Test number
    509054083039
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass31,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,691 miles
    Test number
    476402182053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,691 miles (+760)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,691 miles
    Test number
    976459972053
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass30,931 miles (+4,700)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,931 miles
    Test number
    587271881032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,231 miles (+2,320)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,231 miles
    Test number
    163084570442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes surface corroded

  23. Pass23,911 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,911 miles
    Test number
    463875469051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,274 miles
    Test number
    850827188009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,274 miles (+809)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,274 miles
    Test number
    171496488453
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass20,465 miles (+4,994)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,465 miles
    Test number
    792158067032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,471 miles
    Test number
    672228786044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T13 LBY

Does T13 LBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 LBY is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T13 LBY?
The MOT on T13 LBY is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T13 LBY done?
T13 LBY was recorded at 43,012 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 1,360 miles a year.
Has T13 LBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 LBY has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T13 LBY 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 T13 LBY find?
T13 LBY passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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