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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T1 MRBMOT history

T1 MRB is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 6 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 29,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
29,132 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 MRB
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
6 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 MRB was last recorded at 29,132 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,681 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
451 miles
Average per year
663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,132 miles
  • 2025 – 28,681 miles
  • 2024 – 28,284 miles
  • 2023 – 27,626 miles
  • 2022 – 27,103 miles
  • 2021 – 26,389 miles
  • 2020 – 26,116 miles
  • 2019 – 25,049 miles
  • 2018 – 24,392 miles
  • 2017 – 23,845 miles
  • 2016 – 23,329 miles
  • 2015 – 21,617 miles
  • 2014 – 20,968 miles
  • 2013 – 20,062 miles
  • 2012 – 19,623 miles
  • 2011 – 19,276 miles
  • 2010 – 18,096 miles
  • 2009 – 16,603 miles
  • 2008 – 16,438 miles
  • 2007 – 16,154 miles
  • 2006 – 15,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,132 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass29,132 miles (+451)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    29,132 miles
    Test number
    556857090830
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass28,681 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    28,681 miles
    Test number
    350961776707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass28,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    28,284 miles
    Test number
    708065544717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail28,283 miles (+657)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,283 miles
    Test number
    655002106205
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  5. Pass27,626 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    27,626 miles
    Test number
    445894808479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    27,103 miles
    Test number
    612664094556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail27,103 miles (+714)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,103 miles
    Test number
    660811868640
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass26,389 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    26,389 miles
    Test number
    594303953733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,116 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    26,116 miles
    Test number
    446639453585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    25,049 miles
    Test number
    419188237029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail25,049 miles (+657)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,049 miles
    Test number
    347180117798
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass24,392 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    24,392 miles
    Test number
    632440067332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,845 miles
    Test number
    578434844917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail23,845 miles (+516)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,845 miles
    Test number
    857918484840
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass23,329 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,329 miles
    Test number
    781397468463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,617 miles (+649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,617 miles
    Test number
    277974555076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass20,968 miles (+906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    20,968 miles
    Test number
    796735454002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass20,062 miles (+439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,062 miles
    Test number
    717553663089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass19,623 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,623 miles
    Test number
    778338752002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,276 miles
    Test number
    208540661084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,276 miles (+1,180)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,276 miles
    Test number
    136480261463
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass18,096 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,096 miles
    Test number
    260400660013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,603 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,603 miles
    Test number
    500602669011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,438 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,438 miles
    Test number
    104108458036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,154 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,154 miles
    Test number
    590914567015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,860 miles
    Test number
    124022456460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T1 MRB

Does T1 MRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 MRB is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 MRB?
The MOT on T1 MRB is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 MRB done?
T1 MRB was recorded at 29,132 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 663 miles a year.
Has T1 MRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 MRB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T1 MRB 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 T1 MRB find?
T1 MRB passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen wiper blade defective.

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