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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T293 ERAMOT history

T293 ERA is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 51,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
51,091 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T293 ERA
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
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T293 ERA was last recorded at 51,091 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
50,679 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
412 miles
Average per year
1,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,091 miles
  • 2025 – 50,679 miles
  • 2024 – 50,423 miles
  • 2023 – 48,411 miles
  • 2022 – 46,214 miles
  • 2021 – 43,079 miles
  • 2020 – 41,019 miles
  • 2019 – 39,683 miles
  • 2018 – 38,543 miles
  • 2017 – 36,794 miles
  • 2016 – 33,658 miles
  • 2015 – 32,371 miles
  • 2014 – 30,659 miles
  • 2013 – 29,329 miles
  • 2012 – 26,792 miles
  • 2011 – 24,795 miles
  • 2010 – 22,434 miles
  • 2009 – 20,868 miles
  • 2008 – 18,470 miles
  • 2007 – 16,434 miles
  • 2006 – 14,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,091 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,091 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    51,091 miles
    Test number
    466610400300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    50,679 miles
    Test number
    728970857902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail50,679 miles (+256)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,679 miles
    Test number
    978244659303
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass50,423 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    50,423 miles
    Test number
    978176830791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,411 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    48,411 miles
    Test number
    567637763138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,214 miles (+3,135)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    46,214 miles
    Test number
    898372119406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,079 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,079 miles
    Test number
    784793332154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,019 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    41,019 miles
    Test number
    230174558146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,683 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,683 miles
    Test number
    310830238978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,543 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,543 miles
    Test number
    976714264967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,794 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,794 miles
    Test number
    399532211788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,658 miles (+1,287)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,658 miles
    Test number
    169763456366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,371 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,371 miles
    Test number
    297540275432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,659 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,659 miles
    Test number
    287061174433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,329 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,329 miles
    Test number
    469810173144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,792 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,792 miles
    Test number
    299850262429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,795 miles (+2,361)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,795 miles
    Test number
    895618171136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,434 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,434 miles
    Test number
    143603570113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,868 miles
    Test number
    220169869421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail20,868 miles (+2,398)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,868 miles
    Test number
    771379869128
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  21. Pass18,470 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,470 miles
    Test number
    853902178157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,434 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,434 miles
    Test number
    374282577106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    14,839 miles
    Test number
    310714876184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T293 ERA

Does T293 ERA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T293 ERA is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T293 ERA?
The MOT on T293 ERA is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T293 ERA done?
T293 ERA was recorded at 51,091 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 1,796 miles a year.
Has T293 ERA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T293 ERA has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T293 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 T293 ERA find?
T293 ERA passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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