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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T275 MNEMOT history

T275 MNE is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
66,643 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T275 MNE
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
8 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T275 MNE was last recorded at 66,643 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 2,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,296 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,347 miles
Average per year
2,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,643 miles
  • 2025 – 64,296 miles
  • 2024 – 63,634 miles
  • 2023 – 62,523 miles
  • 2021 – 60,829 miles
  • 2020 – 59,617 miles
  • 2019 – 54,575 miles
  • 2018 – 52,821 miles
  • 2017 – 50,867 miles
  • 2016 – 49,000 miles
  • 2015 – 43,246 miles
  • 2014 – 39,091 miles
  • 2013 – 36,109 miles
  • 2012 – 34,475 miles
  • 2011 – 32,571 miles
  • 2010 – 29,484 miles
  • 2009 – 27,549 miles
  • 2008 – 25,969 miles
  • 2007 – 24,689 miles
  • 2006 – 23,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,643 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,643 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    66,643 miles
    Test number
    566629968562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,296 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    64,296 miles
    Test number
    123556615776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    63,634 miles
    Test number
    551355247643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail63,634 miles (+1,111)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,634 miles
    Test number
    964513941501
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass62,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    62,523 miles
    Test number
    957013148989
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail62,523 miles (+1,694)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,523 miles
    Test number
    570147276887
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass60,829 miles (+1,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,829 miles
    Test number
    100419936517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass59,617 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,617 miles
    Test number
    716583630458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,615 miles (+1,737)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,615 miles
    Test number
    802656134597
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass57,878 miles (+3,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,878 miles
    Test number
    774895318914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass54,575 miles (+1,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,575 miles
    Test number
    806666960524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted, obscuring testable items
  12. Pass52,821 miles (+1,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,821 miles
    Test number
    562893475478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  13. Pass50,867 miles (+1,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,867 miles
    Test number
    967611319108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass49,000 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    49,000 miles
    Test number
    344470010317
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  15. Fail49,000 miles (+5,754)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,000 miles
    Test number
    157259078356
    • Repaired at testNearside Front passenger door catch insecure bolts loose (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  16. Pass43,246 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    43,246 miles
    Test number
    447625515249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,091 miles (+2,982)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,091 miles
    Test number
    658115784120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront wiper split
  18. Pass36,109 miles (+1,634)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,109 miles
    Test number
    335046983139
    • NoteFront ball joint dust covers starting to perish
  19. Pass34,475 miles (+1,904)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,475 miles
    Test number
    186028382150
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass32,571 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,571 miles
    Test number
    577218961107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,484 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,484 miles
    Test number
    560706940184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,549 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,549 miles
    Test number
    280397749197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,969 miles (+1,280)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,969 miles
    Test number
    923579718146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,689 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,689 miles
    Test number
    280413347112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,158 miles
    Test number
    203562376411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T275 MNE

Does T275 MNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T275 MNE is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T275 MNE?
The MOT on T275 MNE is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T275 MNE done?
T275 MNE was recorded at 66,643 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 2,209 miles a year.
Has T275 MNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T275 MNE has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T275 MNE 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 T275 MNE find?
T275 MNE passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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