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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T249 RPHMOT history

T249 RPH is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 24 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 85,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,149 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T249 RPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T249 RPH was last recorded at 85,149 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,155 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
994 miles
Average per year
1,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,149 miles
  • 2025 – 84,155 miles
  • 2024 – 82,752 miles
  • 2023 – 81,100 miles
  • 2022 – 78,969 miles
  • 2021 – 76,320 miles
  • 2020 – 73,702 miles
  • 2019 – 71,668 miles
  • 2018 – 70,297 miles
  • 2017 – 68,933 miles
  • 2016 – 67,295 miles
  • 2015 – 65,684 miles
  • 2014 – 63,964 miles
  • 2013 – 62,454 miles
  • 2012 – 60,639 miles
  • 2011 – 59,439 miles
  • 2010 – 58,317 miles
  • 2009 – 56,277 miles
  • 2008 – 53,553 miles
  • 2007 – 50,850 miles
  • 2006 – 47,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,149 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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf metal brake pipe is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Nsf spot light is not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Osr wheel on inner edge is distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Osr outer toe link ball joint has grease on it

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear flexi joint is rusty/cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,149 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    85,149 miles
    Test number
    801861217686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,155 miles (+1,403)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,155 miles
    Test number
    739942566146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,752 miles (+1,652)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    82,752 miles
    Test number
    188528287052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,100 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,100 miles
    Test number
    848777347201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf metal brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nsf spot light is not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Osr wheel on inner edge is distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Osr outer toe link ball joint has grease on it
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear flexi joint is rusty/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail81,097 miles (+2,128)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,097 miles
    Test number
    381101057097
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working Nsf side lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened Osf anti roll bar broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf metal brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nsf spot light is not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Osr wheel on inner edge is distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Osr outer toe link ball joint has grease on it
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear flexi joint is rusty/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass78,969 miles (+2,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,969 miles
    Test number
    172330872618
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass76,320 miles (+2,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,320 miles
    Test number
    465763076170
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges and on 3mm
    • AdvisoryFront pads starting to get low

  8. Pass73,702 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,702 miles
    Test number
    353239637634
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc surfaces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted nsf wheel ,inner edge distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted nsr wheel, inner edge distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail73,691 miles (+2,023)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,691 miles
    Test number
    310294958083
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective plastic part on cap broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc surfaces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted nsf wheel ,inner edge distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted nsr wheel, inner edge distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass71,668 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,668 miles
    Test number
    437422093949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,297 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,297 miles
    Test number
    656299313570
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail70,297 miles (+1,364)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,297 miles
    Test number
    106996735705
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass68,933 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,933 miles
    Test number
    804973024292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail68,933 miles (+1,638)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,933 miles
    Test number
    112750034029
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass67,295 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,295 miles
    Test number
    383614088566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail67,295 miles (+1,611)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,295 miles
    Test number
    557443817026
    • FailureOffside Front Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass65,684 miles (+1,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,684 miles
    Test number
    737502195195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass63,964 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,964 miles
    Test number
    946916604229
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail63,964 miles (+1,510)3 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,964 miles
    Test number
    326286404261
    • FailureNearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass62,454 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,454 miles
    Test number
    626026893138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail62,450 miles (+1,811)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,450 miles
    Test number
    955423793119
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass60,639 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,639 miles
    Test number
    257378392158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail60,632 miles (+1,193)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,632 miles
    Test number
    878275692158
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Fail59,439 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,439 miles
    Test number
    595433991189
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  25. Pass59,439 miles (+1,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,439 miles
    Test number
    816283891123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  26. Pass58,317 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,317 miles
    Test number
    542266690190
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded inner faces

  27. Fail58,317 miles (+2,040)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,317 miles
    Test number
    160326090199
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded inner faces

  28. Pass56,277 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,277 miles
    Test number
    740527189180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass53,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,553 miles
    Test number
    241239788123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail53,553 miles (+2,703)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,553 miles
    Test number
    600749788197
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  31. Pass50,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,850 miles
    Test number
    224747187408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail50,847 miles (+3,405)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,847 miles
    Test number
    240007187179
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  33. Pass47,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,442 miles
    Test number
    410156486117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T249 RPH

Does T249 RPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T249 RPH is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T249 RPH?
The MOT on T249 RPH is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T249 RPH done?
T249 RPH was recorded at 85,149 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 1,886 miles a year.
Has T249 RPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T249 RPH has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T249 RPH 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 T249 RPH find?
T249 RPH passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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