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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T288 ERAMOT history

T288 ERA is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
121,462 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T288 ERA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T288 ERA was last recorded at 121,462 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 1,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,440 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,022 miles
Average per year
2,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,462 miles
  • 2025 – 120,440 miles
  • 2024 – 118,897 miles
  • 2023 – 116,820 miles
  • 2022 – 113,899 miles
  • 2021 – 110,617 miles
  • 2020 – 108,606 miles
  • 2019 – 106,850 miles
  • 2018 – 104,885 miles
  • 2017 – 102,583 miles
  • 2016 – 97,450 miles
  • 2015 – 92,688 miles
  • 2014 – 90,322 miles
  • 2013 – 84,234 miles
  • 2011 – 83,691 miles
  • 2010 – 81,667 miles
  • 2007 – 78,324 miles
  • 2006 – 65,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,462 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,462 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    121,462 miles
    Test number
    793825801599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,440 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    120,440 miles
    Test number
    840293916396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,897 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,897 miles
    Test number
    299810875225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,820 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    116,820 miles
    Test number
    665372392922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,899 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,899 miles
    Test number
    469661505343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail113,824 miles (+3,207)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,824 miles
    Test number
    706573278881
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted blocking view of components .

  7. Pass110,617 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,617 miles
    Test number
    698333093172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,606 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,606 miles
    Test number
    948233328134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,850 miles (+1,965)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    106,850 miles
    Test number
    968827992156
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter chaffed
    • AdvisoryView to underside components restricted by protective panelling preventing full inspection to some components

  10. Pass104,885 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,885 miles
    Test number
    119823875220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,583 miles (+5,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,583 miles
    Test number
    416806707216
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting view to some components

  12. Pass97,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,450 miles
    Test number
    273112569763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,450 miles (+4,762)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,450 miles
    Test number
    464280663681
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass92,688 miles (+2,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,688 miles
    Test number
    666919865149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass90,322 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    90,322 miles
    Test number
    355575174198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail90,320 miles (+6,086)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,320 miles
    Test number
    958554374187
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass84,234 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,234 miles
    Test number
    508862573147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)

  18. Fail84,233 miles (+542)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,233 miles
    Test number
    475091773115
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)

  19. Pass83,691 miles (+2,024)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,691 miles
    Test number
    285405671165
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass81,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,667 miles
    Test number
    492292240161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,667 miles (+3,343)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,667 miles
    Test number
    433952830199
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass78,324 miles (+12,671)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    78,324 miles
    Test number
    292749267112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,653 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    65,653 miles
    Test number
    530381876171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,572 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,572 miles
    Test number
    230965266476
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • 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)

Questions about T288 ERA

Does T288 ERA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T288 ERA is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T288 ERA?
The MOT on T288 ERA is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T288 ERA done?
T288 ERA was recorded at 121,462 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 2,793 miles a year.
Has T288 ERA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T288 ERA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T288 ERA 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 T288 ERA find?
T288 ERA passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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