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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T150 REUMOT history

T150 REU is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,738 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T150 REU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T150 REU was last recorded at 70,738 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 2,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jan 2007: 50,166 miles, lower than 51,065 miles on 26 Jan 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,737 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,001 miles
Average per year
1,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,738 miles
  • 2025 – 68,737 miles
  • 2024 – 67,002 miles
  • 2023 – 65,223 miles
  • 2018 – 65,210 miles
  • 2015 – 65,204 miles
  • 2013 – 65,197 miles
  • 2011 – 65,066 miles
  • 2009 – 64,465 miles
  • 2008 – 60,138 miles
  • 2007 – 50,166 miles
  • 2006 – 43,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,738 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slow to retract but meets requriements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,738 miles (+2,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,738 miles
    Test number
    273581666422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass68,737 miles (+1,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    68,737 miles
    Test number
    443330576452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass67,002 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    67,002 miles
    Test number
    455521486361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail66,993 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,993 miles
    Test number
    273005962929
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass66,993 miles (+1,770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    66,993 miles
    Test number
    210858219116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass65,223 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,223 miles
    Test number
    510742427475
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slow to retract but meets requriements (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  7. Fail65,223 miles (+13)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,223 miles
    Test number
    283842674390
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slow to retract but meets requriements (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  8. Pass65,210 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,210 miles
    Test number
    911316429855
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass65,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,204 miles
    Test number
    999044312584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,204 miles (+7)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,204 miles
    Test number
    230937589619
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass65,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,197 miles
    Test number
    206557143245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,197 miles (+131)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,197 miles
    Test number
    277467043233
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass65,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,066 miles
    Test number
    185822131201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,066 miles (+601)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,066 miles
    Test number
    829367921227
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteO/S/R + N/S/R tyres very perished but no cords showing

  15. Pass64,465 miles (+4,327)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    64,465 miles
    Test number
    314951819490
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass60,138 miles5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    60,138 miles
    Test number
    533176538061
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • 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
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r rear lower ball joint

  17. Fail60,138 miles (+9,972)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,138 miles
    Test number
    750665838044
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • 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
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r rear lower ball joint

  18. Pass50,166 miles (-899)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,166 miles
    Test number
    101889327441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,065 miles (+7,792)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,065 miles
    Test number
    280656427073
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRubber boots perished on remaining three ball joints.

  20. Pass43,273 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,273 miles
    Test number
    511983526006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail43,273 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,273 miles
    Test number
    193383526057
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T150 REU

Does T150 REU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T150 REU is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T150 REU?
The MOT on T150 REU is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T150 REU done?
T150 REU was recorded at 70,738 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 1,362 miles a year.
Has T150 REU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T150 REU has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T150 REU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T150 REU find?
T150 REU passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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