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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T286 ERAMOT history

T286 ERA is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 21,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Dec 2022
Mileage
21,607 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2021
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T286 ERA
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
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T286 ERA was last recorded at 21,607 miles on 7 Dec 2021, 265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 May 2008: 16,113 miles, lower than 60,359 miles on 25 May 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
21,342 miles · 8 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 21,607 miles
  • 2020 – 21,342 miles
  • 2019 – 21,219 miles
  • 2018 – 21,009 miles
  • 2017 – 20,855 miles
  • 2016 – 20,766 miles
  • 2015 – 20,642 miles
  • 2014 – 20,443 miles
  • 2013 – 19,596 miles
  • 2012 – 19,323 miles
  • 2011 – 18,752 miles
  • 2010 – 18,100 miles
  • 2009 – 17,521 miles
  • 2008 – 16,113 miles
  • 2007 – 60,359 miles
  • 2006 – 51,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,607 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,607 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    21,607 miles
    Test number
    127069791804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass21,342 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    21,342 miles
    Test number
    902901702596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass21,219 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    21,219 miles
    Test number
    346018396480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass21,009 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    21,009 miles
    Test number
    460308308079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass20,855 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    20,855 miles
    Test number
    439557222261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,766 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    20,766 miles
    Test number
    167099368834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,642 miles (+199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    20,642 miles
    Test number
    546929725182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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 Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass20,443 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,443 miles
    Test number
    668437834182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,596 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,596 miles
    Test number
    725068133131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,323 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,323 miles
    Test number
    389467742194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,752 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,752 miles
    Test number
    295794031417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,100 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,100 miles
    Test number
    224902530168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,521 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    17,521 miles
    Test number
    752586139161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,113 miles (-44,246)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,113 miles
    Test number
    702041838117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,359 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,359 miles
    Test number
    573395547190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,175 miles (+8,664)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,175 miles
    Test number
    964208137152
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass51,511 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,511 miles
    Test number
    474592536162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,452 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,452 miles
    Test number
    912954826150
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about T286 ERA

Does T286 ERA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T286 ERA expired on 24 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T286 ERA?
The MOT on T286 ERA expired on 24 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T286 ERA done?
T286 ERA was recorded at 21,607 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2021.
Has T286 ERA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T286 ERA has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2007.
Has the mileage on T286 ERA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T286 ERA find?
T286 ERA passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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