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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T281 LLKMOT history

T281 LLK is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 70,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
70,342 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 LLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T281 LLK was last recorded at 70,342 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,218 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
1,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,342 miles
  • 2025 – 70,218 miles
  • 2023 – 69,983 miles
  • 2022 – 68,152 miles
  • 2021 – 67,753 miles
  • 2020 – 67,561 miles
  • 2018 – 67,068 miles
  • 2017 – 66,991 miles
  • 2015 – 66,627 miles
  • 2014 – 65,043 miles
  • 2013 – 63,960 miles
  • 2012 – 62,664 miles
  • 2011 – 62,327 miles
  • 2010 – 61,862 miles
  • 2009 – 60,222 miles
  • 2008 – 56,694 miles
  • 2007 – 48,121 miles
  • 2006 – 41,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,342 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.

  • Offside Front slight rumble from wheel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,342 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    70,342 miles
    Test number
    857666864093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,218 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    70,218 miles
    Test number
    596367149954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,983 miles
    Test number
    707861948927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail69,983 miles (+1,831)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,983 miles
    Test number
    539228156113
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  5. Pass68,152 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    68,152 miles
    Test number
    391139527695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,753 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    67,753 miles
    Test number
    745389259028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,561 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,561 miles
    Test number
    309846685106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,068 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,068 miles
    Test number
    186178506244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,991 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,991 miles
    Test number
    346837900066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,627 miles
    Test number
    983338039398
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight rumble from wheel bearing

  11. Fail66,627 miles (+1,584)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,627 miles
    Test number
    167701711805
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight rumble from wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass65,043 miles (+1,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,043 miles
    Test number
    338123634384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass63,960 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,960 miles
    Test number
    926772323337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,664 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,664 miles
    Test number
    826409912320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,327 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,327 miles
    Test number
    116939111309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,862 miles (+1,640)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,862 miles
    Test number
    111253010310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,222 miles
    Test number
    153978829370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,222 miles (+3,528)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,222 miles
    Test number
    882733629343
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass56,694 miles (+8,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,694 miles
    Test number
    473600638485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass48,121 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,121 miles
    Test number
    344054327372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,022 miles (+6,211)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,022 miles
    Test number
    910937517372
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  22. Pass41,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    41,811 miles
    Test number
    672650726346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T281 LLK

Does T281 LLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T281 LLK is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T281 LLK?
The MOT on T281 LLK is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T281 LLK done?
T281 LLK was recorded at 70,342 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 1,457 miles a year.
Has T281 LLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 LLK has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T281 LLK 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 T281 LLK find?
T281 LLK passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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