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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T318 LLKMOT history

T318 LLK is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 32,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2025
Mileage
32,355 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T318 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 18 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T318 LLK was last recorded at 32,355 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,795 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
560 miles
Average per year
1,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 32,355 miles
  • 2023 – 31,795 miles
  • 2022 – 31,541 miles
  • 2018 – 30,978 miles
  • 2017 – 30,475 miles
  • 2014 – 27,502 miles
  • 2011 – 26,019 miles
  • 2010 – 22,383 miles
  • 2006 – 9,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,355 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,355 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    32,355 miles
    Test number
    512153074554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass31,795 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    31,795 miles
    Test number
    132728364985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass31,541 miles (+563)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    31,541 miles
    Test number
    242757524532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,978 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    30,978 miles
    Test number
    417113737602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail30,971 miles (+496)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,971 miles
    Test number
    190159280683
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass30,475 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,475 miles
    Test number
    243061052795
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Fail30,446 miles (+60)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,446 miles
    Test number
    458974899225
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slight noise
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail30,386 miles (+2,884)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,386 miles
    Test number
    611074316623
    • FailureAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass27,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,502 miles
    Test number
    115057404407
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail27,502 miles (+1,483)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,502 miles
    Test number
    646177204045
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass26,019 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,019 miles
    Test number
    326990931174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail26,010 miles (+3,627)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,010 miles
    Test number
    406409921140
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass22,383 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,383 miles
    Test number
    312433400143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail22,379 miles (+12,913)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,379 miles
    Test number
    922002300101
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass9,466 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    9,466 miles
    Test number
    673882086066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail9,464 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,464 miles
    Test number
    140841086451
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T318 LLK

Does T318 LLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T318 LLK expired on 18 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T318 LLK?
The MOT on T318 LLK expired on 18 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T318 LLK done?
T318 LLK was recorded at 32,355 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 1,232 miles a year.
Has T318 LLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T318 LLK has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on T318 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 T318 LLK find?
T318 LLK passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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