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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T243 LLKMOT history

T243 LLK is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 57,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
57,401 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T243 LLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T243 LLK was last recorded at 57,401 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,205 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
196 miles
Average per year
1,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,401 miles
  • 2025 – 57,205 miles
  • 2024 – 56,189 miles
  • 2023 – 54,813 miles
  • 2022 – 52,691 miles
  • 2021 – 50,575 miles
  • 2020 – 49,008 miles
  • 2019 – 48,986 miles
  • 2017 – 48,755 miles
  • 2016 – 48,362 miles
  • 2015 – 48,002 miles
  • 2014 – 47,801 miles
  • 2013 – 43,976 miles
  • 2012 – 39,118 miles
  • 2011 – 37,078 miles
  • 2007 – 36,354 miles
  • 2006 – 32,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,401 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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,401 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    57,401 miles
    Test number
    676822950801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,205 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    57,205 miles
    Test number
    180688470338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    56,189 miles
    Test number
    897520619562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail56,189 miles (+1,376)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,189 miles
    Test number
    582120775207
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass54,813 miles (+2,122)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    54,813 miles
    Test number
    260134047115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,691 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,691 miles
    Test number
    232753588760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,575 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,575 miles
    Test number
    904466028191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,008 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,008 miles
    Test number
    977792806717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,986 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    48,986 miles
    Test number
    852136524020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,755 miles
    Test number
    993949678183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,755 miles (+393)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,755 miles
    Test number
    926933689818
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass48,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,362 miles
    Test number
    596822230313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,362 miles (+360)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,362 miles
    Test number
    824704841808
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass48,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,002 miles
    Test number
    206973905238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,002 miles (+201)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,002 miles
    Test number
    887471405233
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass47,801 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    47,801 miles
    Test number
    627324534224
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail47,801 miles (+3,825)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,801 miles
    Test number
    366854034498
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass43,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,976 miles
    Test number
    286945433253
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  19. Fail43,976 miles (+4,858)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,976 miles
    Test number
    436574533262
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass39,118 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    39,118 miles
    Test number
    359424342464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,078 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,078 miles
    Test number
    235718511104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Fail37,075 miles (+721)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,075 miles
    Test number
    216138011179
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Fail36,354 miles3 repaired8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,354 miles
    Test number
    141737457186
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass36,354 miles (+3,918)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,354 miles
    Test number
    540807757108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  25. Pass32,436 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,436 miles
    Test number
    392912736196
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  26. Fail32,427 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,427 miles
    Test number
    961201436152
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

Questions about T243 LLK

Does T243 LLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T243 LLK is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T243 LLK?
The MOT on T243 LLK is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T243 LLK done?
T243 LLK was recorded at 57,401 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 1,230 miles a year.
Has T243 LLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T243 LLK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T243 LLK 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 T243 LLK find?
T243 LLK passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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