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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T261 RPHMOT history

T261 RPH is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 40,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2024
Mileage
40,769 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T261 RPH
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
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T261 RPH was last recorded at 40,769 miles on 7 Jun 2023, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,719 miles · 7 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 40,769 miles
  • 2022 – 40,719 miles
  • 2021 – 39,914 miles
  • 2019 – 39,884 miles
  • 2018 – 39,355 miles
  • 2017 – 38,394 miles
  • 2016 – 34,804 miles
  • 2015 – 33,071 miles
  • 2014 – 32,151 miles
  • 2013 – 30,857 miles
  • 2012 – 30,320 miles
  • 2010 – 29,609 miles
  • 2009 – 27,823 miles
  • 2008 – 27,814 miles
  • 2007 – 26,829 miles
  • 2006 – 25,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,769 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Washers poor but do provide sufficient fluid to the screen
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • All front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,769 miles (+50)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    40,769 miles
    Test number
    640857286204
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Washers poor but do provide sufficient fluid to the screen
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass40,719 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    40,719 miles
    Test number
    530832833922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail40,719 miles (+805)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,719 miles
    Test number
    488388122060
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass39,914 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    39,914 miles
    Test number
    328903947065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension component dust covers deteriorated

  5. Pass39,884 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    39,884 miles
    Test number
    966831757985
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

  6. Fail39,880 miles (+525)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,880 miles
    Test number
    326566486648
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

  7. Pass39,355 miles (+961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,355 miles
    Test number
    524183401727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass38,394 miles (+3,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,394 miles
    Test number
    248264524656
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner track rod end

  9. Pass34,804 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,804 miles
    Test number
    962843464888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail34,781 miles (+1,710)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,781 miles
    Test number
    216189044359
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both rear tailpipes have fractured from rearbox. (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass33,071 miles (+920)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,071 miles
    Test number
    856700685104
    • NoteRear pads getting low.
    • NoteSlight play in ns inner track rod balljoint.

  12. Pass32,151 miles (+23)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,151 miles
    Test number
    486622924124
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail32,128 miles (+1,271)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,128 miles
    Test number
    466856704154
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass30,857 miles (+537)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,857 miles
    Test number
    497934503048
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note205/50ZR16 PIRELLI ASCI

  15. Pass30,320 miles (+711)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,320 miles
    Test number
    306257522006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFRONT TYRE SIZE 185/55VR15
    • NoteNEEDS ALIGNMENT
    • NoteREAR TYRE SIZE 205/50ZR16
    • NoteSTORED CAR

  16. Pass29,609 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,609 miles
    Test number
    112168080151
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Fail29,607 miles (+1,784)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,607 miles
    Test number
    334698180112
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass27,823 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,823 miles
    Test number
    474202519297
    • NoteStored car.

  19. Pass27,814 miles (+985)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,814 miles
    Test number
    903144188189
    • NoteStored car.

  20. Pass26,829 miles (+1,375)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,829 miles
    Test number
    362573667146
    • NoteSTORED CAR.

  21. Pass25,454 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,454 miles
    Test number
    871427956113
    • NoteStored vehicle.

Questions about T261 RPH

Does T261 RPH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T261 RPH expired on 6 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T261 RPH?
The MOT on T261 RPH expired on 6 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T261 RPH done?
T261 RPH was recorded at 40,769 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2023, an average of 901 miles a year.
Has T261 RPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T261 RPH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T261 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 T261 RPH find?
T261 RPH passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside washers poor but do provide sufficient fluid to the screen, and 2 more.

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