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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T222 HLSMOT history

T222 HLS is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 41,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2026
Mileage
41,515 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T222 HLS
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
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T222 HLS was last recorded at 41,515 miles on 2 Jun 2025, 135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,380 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
135 miles
Average per year
1,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,515 miles
  • 2024 – 41,380 miles
  • 2023 – 40,963 miles
  • 2022 – 40,571 miles
  • 2021 – 40,452 miles
  • 2019 – 40,349 miles
  • 2018 – 40,113 miles
  • 2017 – 39,718 miles
  • 2015 – 39,667 miles
  • 2010 – 38,516 miles
  • 2009 – 33,975 miles
  • 2008 – 30,590 miles
  • 2007 – 25,601 miles
  • 2006 – 22,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,515 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,515 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    41,515 miles
    Test number
    541467134746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass41,380 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    41,380 miles
    Test number
    790799313390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,963 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    40,963 miles
    Test number
    305245210066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,571 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    40,571 miles
    Test number
    765340946770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,452 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    40,452 miles
    Test number
    246247692819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,349 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,349 miles
    Test number
    625859659689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,113 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,113 miles
    Test number
    779586802035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,718 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    39,718 miles
    Test number
    972583421463
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  9. Fail39,667 miles (+1,151)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,667 miles
    Test number
    691826723149
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  10. Fail38,516 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,516 miles
    Test number
    293699940492
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  11. Pass38,516 miles (+4,541)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,516 miles
    Test number
    594569940142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,975 miles
    Test number
    284595719398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,975 miles (+141)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,975 miles
    Test number
    492845019303
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass33,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,834 miles
    Test number
    153630169136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,834 miles (+3,244)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,834 miles
    Test number
    174113859102
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  16. Pass30,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,590 miles
    Test number
    293706358197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,590 miles (+4,989)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,590 miles
    Test number
    283404758160
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  18. Pass25,601 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,601 miles
    Test number
    522729337198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,250 miles
    Test number
    724727036103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T222 HLS

Does T222 HLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T222 HLS expired on 21 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T222 HLS?
The MOT on T222 HLS expired on 21 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T222 HLS done?
T222 HLS was recorded at 41,515 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2025, an average of 1,012 miles a year.
Has T222 HLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T222 HLS has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on T222 HLS 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 T222 HLS find?
T222 HLS passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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