Lotus Elise
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T287 NKEMOT history
T287 NKE is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,578 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 70,578 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,275 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T287 NKE
- 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
- 3 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T287 NKE was last recorded at 70,578 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 69,990 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 588 miles
- Average per year
- 2,275 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 70,578 miles
- 2025 – 69,990 miles
- 2024 – 68,666 miles
- 2023 – 68,161 miles
- 2022 – 67,313 miles
- 2021 – 66,258 miles
- 2020 – 64,799 miles
- 2019 – 63,515 miles
- 2018 – 62,769 miles
- 2017 – 59,391 miles
- 2016 – 55,919 miles
- 2015 – 51,736 miles
- 2014 – 47,133 miles
- 2013 – 42,263 miles
- 2012 – 40,324 miles
- 2011 – 37,929 miles
- 2010 – 35,968 miles
- 2009 – 33,841 miles
- 2008 – 32,612 miles
- 2007 – 27,801 miles
- 2006 – 24,700 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,578 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Windscreen washer not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,578 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 70,578 miles
- Test number
- 225809516655
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail70,578 miles (+588)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,578 miles
- Test number
- 957056883265
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,990 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 69,990 miles
- Test number
- 604143745040
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail69,987 miles (+1,321)5 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,987 miles
- Test number
- 809989763610
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass68,666 miles (+505)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 68,666 miles
- Test number
- 506796476853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,161 miles (+848)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 68,161 miles
- Test number
- 752414155691
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy border line (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside washer inoperative
Pass67,313 miles (+1,055)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 67,313 miles
- Test number
- 725308694077
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass66,258 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 66,258 miles
- Test number
- 785503315326
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail66,258 miles (+1,459)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,258 miles
- Test number
- 577542581488
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass64,799 miles (+1,284)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 64,799 miles
- Test number
- 924556673083
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass63,515 miles (+746)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 63,515 miles
- Test number
- 413994430397
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass62,769 miles (+3,378)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 62,769 miles
- Test number
- 672773165057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,391 miles (+3,472)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 59,391 miles
- Test number
- 370474410453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,919 miles (+4,183)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 55,919 miles
- Test number
- 867111694452
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass51,736 miles (+4,603)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 51,736 miles
- Test number
- 927234575169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,133 miles (+4,870)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 47,133 miles
- Test number
- 919941974193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,263 miles (+1,939)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 42,263 miles
- Test number
- 178632083190
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Pass40,324 miles (+2,395)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 40,324 miles
- Test number
- 718305572101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,929 miles (+1,961)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 37,929 miles
- Test number
- 416664671160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,968 miles (+2,127)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 35,968 miles
- Test number
- 760206170199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,841 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 33,841 miles
- Test number
- 531904579188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,841 miles (+1,229)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,841 miles
- Test number
- 753024879126
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass32,612 miles (+4,811)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 32,612 miles
- Test number
- 161628178163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,801 miles (+3,101)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 27,801 miles
- Test number
- 644770577179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,700 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 24,700 miles
- Test number
- 280872876107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,699 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,699 miles
- Test number
- 952607066168
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Questions about T287 NKE
- Does T287 NKE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T287 NKE is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T287 NKE?
- The MOT on T287 NKE is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T287 NKE done?
- T287 NKE was recorded at 70,578 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,275 miles a year.
- Has T287 NKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T287 NKE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T287 NKE 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 T287 NKE find?
- T287 NKE passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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