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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T283 LLKMOT history

T283 LLK is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2025
Mileage
66,746 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T283 LLK
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
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T283 LLK was last recorded at 66,746 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,704 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
1,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,746 miles
  • 2025 – 66,704 miles
  • 2024 – 66,686 miles
  • 2023 – 63,843 miles
  • 2021 – 63,594 miles
  • 2016 – 63,508 miles
  • 2015 – 63,309 miles
  • 2014 – 63,291 miles
  • 2013 – 63,185 miles
  • 2011 – 61,898 miles
  • 2010 – 57,363 miles
  • 2009 – 53,066 miles
  • 2008 – 47,668 miles
  • 2007 – 44,228 miles
  • 2006 – 38,975 miles
  • 2005 – 33,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail66,746 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight pitting to all brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail66,746 miles (+42)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,746 miles
    Test number
    205383609387
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail66,704 miles (+18)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,704 miles
    Test number
    576392904605
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated loose at front (3.1 (c))

  3. Pass66,686 miles (+2,843)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,686 miles
    Test number
    757276595919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,843 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    63,843 miles
    Test number
    967490239601
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess o/s & n/s (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail63,843 miles (+249)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,843 miles
    Test number
    170559171521
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess o/s & n/s (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass63,594 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,594 miles
    Test number
    822586669811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,508 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,508 miles
    Test number
    770304187117
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight pitting to all brake discs

  8. Fail63,508 miles (+199)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,508 miles
    Test number
    164521196319
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight pitting to all brake discs

  9. Pass63,309 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,309 miles
    Test number
    989866405245
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail63,306 miles (+15)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,306 miles
    Test number
    247994305236
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass63,291 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,291 miles
    Test number
    865871494174
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail63,291 miles (+106)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,291 miles
    Test number
    245231094145
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass63,185 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,185 miles
    Test number
    906710783117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail63,150 miles (+1,252)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,150 miles
    Test number
    266405263132
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass61,898 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,898 miles
    Test number
    986733681234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated2
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged
    • NoteVehicle body damaged in various places

  16. Fail61,897 miles (+4,534)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,897 miles
    Test number
    266893681247
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated2
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged
    • NoteVehicle body damaged in various places

  17. Pass57,363 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,363 miles
    Test number
    394501780205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,066 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,066 miles
    Test number
    130498579237
    • NoteN/s/r has sight noise on wheel when turning

  19. Fail53,066 miles (+5,398)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,066 miles
    Test number
    784728779203
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/r has sight noise on wheel when turning

  20. Fail47,668 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,668 miles
    Test number
    222162168206
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  21. Pass47,668 miles (+3,440)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,668 miles
    Test number
    313092068442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,228 miles (+5,253)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,228 miles
    Test number
    391006577419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,975 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,975 miles
    Test number
    594944236237
    • Repaired at testNearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass38,975 miles (+5,227)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,975 miles
    Test number
    870474136293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    33,748 miles
    Test number
    714065845280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T283 LLK

Does T283 LLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T283 LLK expired on 1 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T283 LLK?
The MOT on T283 LLK expired on 1 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T283 LLK done?
T283 LLK was recorded at 66,746 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 1,564 miles a year.
Has T283 LLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T283 LLK has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T283 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 T283 LLK find?
T283 LLK failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits.

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