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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T212 KBOMOT history

T212 KBO is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2023
Mileage
87,520 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2022
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T212 KBO
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
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T212 KBO was last recorded at 87,520 miles on 22 Jul 2022, 752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,768 miles · 11 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
752 miles
Average per year
1,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,520 miles
  • 2021 – 86,768 miles
  • 2018 – 85,820 miles
  • 2015 – 85,695 miles
  • 2014 – 84,644 miles
  • 2013 – 82,648 miles
  • 2012 – 80,726 miles
  • 2011 – 80,662 miles
  • 2010 – 80,257 miles
  • 2007 – 78,771 miles
  • 2006 – 69,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,520 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,520 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,520 miles
    Test number
    637715692259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,768 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,768 miles
    Test number
    273534269140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,820 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,820 miles
    Test number
    650709924714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,695 miles
    Test number
    728882305247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,695 miles (+1,051)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,695 miles
    Test number
    939288885196
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
  6. Pass84,644 miles (+1,996)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,644 miles
    Test number
    797459384101
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  7. Pass82,648 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,648 miles
    Test number
    717425093037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,726 miles (+64)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    80,726 miles
    Test number
    537808142093
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slight rust and wear
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteHead lamp bowls coroded light output slightly reduced
    • NoteN/s/r tyre close to min limit
    • NoteO/s/r shock aborber weeping oil replace asap
  9. Fail80,662 miles (+405)2 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,662 miles
    Test number
    169276451355
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAll brake discs rusted
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to limit
    • NoteFront number plate split
    • NoteHead light reflectors coroded
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber has oil misting
    • NoteO/s/f inner wheel rim distorted slightly
    • NoteWiper worn slightly
  10. Pass80,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,257 miles
    Test number
    384992610190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,257 miles (+1,486)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,257 miles
    Test number
    270855700181
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
  12. Pass78,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    78,771 miles
    Test number
    983835177047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,771 miles (+8,956)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,771 miles
    Test number
    290105477070
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  14. Pass69,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    69,815 miles
    Test number
    881637176029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T212 KBO

Does T212 KBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T212 KBO expired on 10 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T212 KBO?
The MOT on T212 KBO expired on 10 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T212 KBO done?
T212 KBO was recorded at 87,520 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2022, an average of 1,083 miles a year.
Has T212 KBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T212 KBO has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on T212 KBO 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 T212 KBO find?
T212 KBO passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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