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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T2 RLKMOT history

T2 RLK is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 2 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 67,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
67,988 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 RLK
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
2 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T2 RLK was last recorded at 67,988 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,972 miles · 7 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
1,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,988 miles
  • 2024 – 67,972 miles
  • 2023 – 67,955 miles
  • 2022 – 67,782 miles
  • 2020 – 67,700 miles
  • 2019 – 67,519 miles
  • 2018 – 67,053 miles
  • 2017 – 66,829 miles
  • 2016 – 66,520 miles
  • 2015 – 65,884 miles
  • 2014 – 65,150 miles
  • 2013 – 64,412 miles
  • 2012 – 63,183 miles
  • 2010 – 60,975 miles
  • 2009 – 59,055 miles
  • 2008 – 58,257 miles
  • 2007 – 55,167 miles
  • 2006 – 47,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,988 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass67,988 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,988 miles
    Test number
    310151387265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,972 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    67,972 miles
    Test number
    384733089557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,955 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    67,955 miles
    Test number
    955281055611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,782 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    67,782 miles
    Test number
    705333196001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,700 miles
    Test number
    851530741358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,700 miles (+181)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,700 miles
    Test number
    425923394670
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass67,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,519 miles
    Test number
    416839217410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,519 miles (+466)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,519 miles
    Test number
    964760753278
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded under coolant radiator (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass67,053 miles (+224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,053 miles
    Test number
    276890967970
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe corroded (viewed under rear of coolant radiator
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass66,829 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,829 miles
    Test number
    441966534343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,520 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,520 miles
    Test number
    394989986704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,884 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,884 miles
    Test number
    887722975029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,883 miles (+733)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,883 miles
    Test number
    457150175076
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass65,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,150 miles
    Test number
    126717364056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail65,149 miles (+737)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,149 miles
    Test number
    618687164047
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  16. Pass64,412 miles (+1,229)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,412 miles
    Test number
    695910163037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass63,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,183 miles
    Test number
    507991742019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,183 miles (+2,208)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,183 miles
    Test number
    199439832051
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside front driving light not working

  19. Pass60,975 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    60,975 miles
    Test number
    710578610205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,055 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,055 miles
    Test number
    753540269144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,054 miles (+797)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,054 miles
    Test number
    821049859198
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass58,257 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,257 miles
    Test number
    644290458194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,207 miles (+3,040)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,207 miles
    Test number
    381797338188
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass55,167 miles (+7,512)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    55,167 miles
    Test number
    193321577079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,655 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,655 miles
    Test number
    823725276006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,624 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,624 miles
    Test number
    161283676446
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about T2 RLK

Does T2 RLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T2 RLK expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T2 RLK?
The MOT on T2 RLK expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T2 RLK done?
T2 RLK was recorded at 67,988 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 1,051 miles a year.
Has T2 RLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 RLK has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T2 RLK 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 T2 RLK find?
T2 RLK passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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