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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T166 GHPMOT history

T166 GHP is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 139,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
139,420 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T166 GHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T166 GHP was last recorded at 139,420 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,114 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
306 miles
Average per year
1,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,420 miles
  • 2024 – 139,114 miles
  • 2023 – 138,337 miles
  • 2022 – 137,649 miles
  • 2015 – 137,603 miles
  • 2014 – 134,289 miles
  • 2013 – 131,024 miles
  • 2012 – 126,840 miles
  • 2011 – 125,027 miles
  • 2010 – 122,709 miles
  • 2007 – 120,143 miles
  • 2006 – 107,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,420 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe link boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe link boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of both front to rear main pipes at pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,420 miles (+306)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    139,420 miles
    Test number
    755581823587
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe link boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe link boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of both front to rear main pipes at pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass139,114 miles (+777)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    139,114 miles
    Test number
    662727341471
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,337 miles (+688)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    138,337 miles
    Test number
    118042518099
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass137,649 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    137,649 miles
    Test number
    271707160852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail137,603 miles (+3,314)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,603 miles
    Test number
    429661879842
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering arms

  6. Pass134,289 miles (+3,265)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    134,289 miles
    Test number
    625341254301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,024 miles (+4,184)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    131,024 miles
    Test number
    939998543313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,840 miles (+1,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    126,840 miles
    Test number
    129593952366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass125,027 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    125,027 miles
    Test number
    836916151349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,709 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    122,709 miles
    Test number
    820897640381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteALL Brake Discs slightly worn & pitted.
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail122,709 miles (+2,566)10 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,709 miles
    Test number
    591866710348
    • 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 has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteALL Brake Discs slightly worn and pitted.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWiper Blade deteriorating.

  12. Pass120,143 miles (+12,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    120,143 miles
    Test number
    332727197296
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass107,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    107,522 miles
    Test number
    792546916317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T166 GHP

Does T166 GHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T166 GHP is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T166 GHP?
The MOT on T166 GHP is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T166 GHP done?
T166 GHP was recorded at 139,420 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 1,640 miles a year.
Has T166 GHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T166 GHP has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on T166 GHP 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 T166 GHP find?
T166 GHP passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe link boot; offside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe link boot; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing, and 1 more.

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