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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T268 HAPMOT history

T268 HAP is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 53,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
53,654 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T268 HAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T268 HAP was last recorded at 53,654 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
53,061 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
593 miles
Average per year
703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,654 miles
  • 2025 – 53,061 miles
  • 2024 – 52,865 miles
  • 2021 – 52,848 miles
  • 2018 – 52,807 miles
  • 2017 – 52,773 miles
  • 2016 – 52,455 miles
  • 2015 – 52,033 miles
  • 2014 – 34,985 miles
  • 2013 – 50,822 miles
  • 2012 – 50,616 miles
  • 2011 – 49,739 miles
  • 2010 – 48,624 miles
  • 2009 – 47,209 miles
  • 2008 – 44,879 miles
  • 2007 – 41,388 miles
  • 2006 – 39,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,654 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

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

    Failure5 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Failure5 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,654 miles (+593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    53,654 miles
    Test number
    531385002014
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass53,061 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    53,061 miles
    Test number
    504391745804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,865 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    52,865 miles
    Test number
    365181641759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,848 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    52,848 miles
    Test number
    958286840772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,807 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    52,807 miles
    Test number
    830258389754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,773 miles (+318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,773 miles
    Test number
    794732656706
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Pass52,455 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,455 miles
    Test number
    434305843510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,033 miles (+17,048)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,033 miles
    Test number
    946602932553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,985 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,985 miles
    Test number
    836122214285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass51,823 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,823 miles
    Test number
    365232614435
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail51,822 miles (+1,000)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,822 miles
    Test number
    476920214267
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass50,822 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,822 miles
    Test number
    126467103183
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail50,822 miles (+206)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,822 miles
    Test number
    447735303101
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass50,616 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,616 miles
    Test number
    579567682058
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail50,615 miles (+876)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,615 miles
    Test number
    185696282043
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass49,739 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,739 miles
    Test number
    229337461087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail49,739 miles (+1,115)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,739 miles
    Test number
    116599151000
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass48,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,624 miles
    Test number
    950464530167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,624 miles (+1,415)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,624 miles
    Test number
    214254130152
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass47,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,209 miles
    Test number
    433147429135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail47,209 miles (+2,330)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,209 miles
    Test number
    442655229197
    • 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)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass44,879 miles (+3,491)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,879 miles
    Test number
    921178398015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,388 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,388 miles
    Test number
    582712527171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,468 miles
    Test number
    350053906168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,468 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,468 miles
    Test number
    122362706124
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Questions about T268 HAP

Does T268 HAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T268 HAP is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T268 HAP?
The MOT on T268 HAP is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T268 HAP done?
T268 HAP was recorded at 53,654 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 703 miles a year.
Has T268 HAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T268 HAP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on T268 HAP 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 T268 HAP find?
T268 HAP passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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