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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T293 LLKMOT history

T293 LLK is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 65,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
65,856 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T293 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
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T293 LLK was last recorded at 65,856 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 1,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,064 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,792 miles
Average per year
1,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,856 miles
  • 2023 – 64,064 miles
  • 2022 – 62,250 miles
  • 2020 – 61,308 miles
  • 2012 – 56,395 miles
  • 2011 – 48,611 miles
  • 2010 – 45,162 miles
  • 2009 – 43,568 miles
  • 2008 – 40,346 miles
  • 2007 – 37,326 miles
  • 2006 – 34,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,856 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth head lamp aim low

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,856 miles (+1,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,856 miles
    Test number
    458757180227
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp aim low

  2. Pass64,064 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,064 miles
    Test number
    367128356197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,250 miles (+942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    62,250 miles
    Test number
    886208654906
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass61,308 miles (+4,913)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,308 miles
    Test number
    764015895674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,395 miles (+7,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,395 miles
    Test number
    799034722160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Pass48,611 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,611 miles
    Test number
    817388891016
    • NoteSlight noise from off side front wheel bearing

  7. Fail48,611 miles (+3,449)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,611 miles
    Test number
    486138891022
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight noise from off side front wheel bearing

  8. Pass45,162 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,162 miles
    Test number
    932072350155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,568 miles (+21)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,568 miles
    Test number
    550519539136
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  10. Fail43,547 miles (+3,201)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,547 miles
    Test number
    504466739163
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  11. Pass40,346 miles (+3,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,346 miles
    Test number
    774361068107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass37,326 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,326 miles
    Test number
    352846767129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,524 miles
    Test number
    651546826180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T293 LLK

Does T293 LLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T293 LLK expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T293 LLK?
The MOT on T293 LLK expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T293 LLK done?
T293 LLK was recorded at 65,856 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 1,632 miles a year.
Has T293 LLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T293 LLK has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2011.
Has the mileage on T293 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 T293 LLK find?
T293 LLK passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; both head lamp aim low.

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