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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T268 RPHMOT history

T268 RPH is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,042 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T268 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
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T268 RPH was last recorded at 72,042 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,026 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
1,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,042 miles
  • 2025 – 71,915 miles
  • 2024 – 70,625 miles
  • 2023 – 70,195 miles
  • 2022 – 69,261 miles
  • 2021 – 68,315 miles
  • 2020 – 67,958 miles
  • 2019 – 67,106 miles
  • 2018 – 65,792 miles
  • 2017 – 64,983 miles
  • 2016 – 64,547 miles
  • 2015 – 62,957 miles
  • 2014 – 60,536 miles
  • 2013 – 59,881 miles
  • 2012 – 58,287 miles
  • 2011 – 57,093 miles
  • 2010 – 55,999 miles
  • 2009 – 51,810 miles
  • 2008 – 49,862 miles
  • 2007 – 48,098 miles
  • 2006 – 44,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,042 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,042 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,042 miles
    Test number
    567011410261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail72,026 miles (+111)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,026 miles
    Test number
    729041736364
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass71,915 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    71,915 miles
    Test number
    851466914202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,625 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    70,625 miles
    Test number
    339620158399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,195 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    70,195 miles
    Test number
    730604064482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,261 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,261 miles
    Test number
    390439547086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,315 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,315 miles
    Test number
    270860456662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,958 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    67,958 miles
    Test number
    469896593841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,106 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    67,106 miles
    Test number
    722360974707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,792 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,792 miles
    Test number
    859635036241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,789 miles (+806)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,789 miles
    Test number
    813704658266
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass64,983 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,983 miles
    Test number
    164156932791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Fail64,981 miles (+434)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,981 miles
    Test number
    462027053003
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass64,547 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,547 miles
    Test number
    995946789332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,957 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,957 miles
    Test number
    227692485115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,911 miles (+2,375)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,911 miles
    Test number
    216606175402
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass60,536 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,536 miles
    Test number
    709536074184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,520 miles (+639)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,520 miles
    Test number
    788585674196
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass59,881 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,881 miles
    Test number
    845064783153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,287 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,287 miles
    Test number
    128758152175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,093 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,093 miles
    Test number
    646710641104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,999 miles (+4,189)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,999 miles
    Test number
    191312550108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,810 miles (+1,948)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,810 miles
    Test number
    862436259162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,862 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,862 miles
    Test number
    541686968193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,098 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    48,098 miles
    Test number
    232047687476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,239 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,239 miles
    Test number
    780469276151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail44,212 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,212 miles
    Test number
    771848266173
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about T268 RPH

Does T268 RPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T268 RPH is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T268 RPH?
The MOT on T268 RPH is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T268 RPH done?
T268 RPH was recorded at 72,042 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 1,385 miles a year.
Has T268 RPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T268 RPH has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T268 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 T268 RPH find?
T268 RPH passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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