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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T330 EGDMOT history

T330 EGD is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 43,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
43,674 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T330 EGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T330 EGD was last recorded at 43,674 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,484 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
190 miles
Average per year
979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,674 miles
  • 2025 – 43,484 miles
  • 2024 – 42,707 miles
  • 2023 – 42,381 miles
  • 2022 – 42,329 miles
  • 2021 – 41,032 miles
  • 2020 – 39,152 miles
  • 2019 – 36,879 miles
  • 2018 – 35,676 miles
  • 2017 – 34,923 miles
  • 2016 – 33,854 miles
  • 2015 – 32,753 miles
  • 2014 – 31,736 miles
  • 2013 – 30,664 miles
  • 2012 – 29,727 miles
  • 2011 – 28,686 miles
  • 2010 – 26,784 miles
  • 2009 – 26,379 miles
  • 2008 – 25,577 miles
  • 2007 – 24,568 miles
  • 2006 – 23,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,674 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner and Outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner and Outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,674 miles (+190)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    43,674 miles
    Test number
    684498257540
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass43,484 miles (+777)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    43,484 miles
    Test number
    759861802233
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass42,707 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    42,707 miles
    Test number
    145349654014
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail42,707 miles (+326)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,707 miles
    Test number
    212415584507
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass42,381 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    42,381 miles
    Test number
    980917101468
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail42,381 miles (+52)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,381 miles
    Test number
    923014093595
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass42,329 miles (+1,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,329 miles
    Test number
    989256936508
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass41,032 miles (+1,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    41,032 miles
    Test number
    554965250919
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass39,152 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    39,152 miles
    Test number
    495990053251
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner and Outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner and Outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner and Outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner and Outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail39,152 miles (+2,273)2 dangerous2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,152 miles
    Test number
    353355991403
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner and Outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner and Outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner and Outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner and Outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass36,879 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,879 miles
    Test number
    142090004941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail36,879 miles (+1,203)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,879 miles
    Test number
    874328575221
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass35,676 miles (+753)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    35,676 miles
    Test number
    388629514307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  14. Pass34,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    34,923 miles
    Test number
    479525993438
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner steering rack balljoints

  15. Fail34,923 miles (+1,069)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,923 miles
    Test number
    956628710679
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner steering rack balljoints

  16. Pass33,854 miles (+1,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,854 miles
    Test number
    461654683302
    • AdvisoryInner Steering rack play

  17. Pass32,753 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,753 miles
    Test number
    589790415136
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail32,753 miles (+1,017)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,753 miles
    Test number
    838920915113
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass31,736 miles (+1,072)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,736 miles
    Test number
    148234494029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass30,664 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,664 miles
    Test number
    416487603140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,727 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,727 miles
    Test number
    637086292030
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail29,727 miles (+1,041)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,727 miles
    Test number
    557516892022
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass28,686 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,686 miles
    Test number
    105031401166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,635 miles (+1,851)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,635 miles
    Test number
    586953081014
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass26,784 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,784 miles
    Test number
    961436670037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,379 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,379 miles
    Test number
    990980999051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,577 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,577 miles
    Test number
    874983398094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,568 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,568 miles
    Test number
    201578577060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,530 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,530 miles
    Test number
    774279576013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail23,529 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,529 miles
    Test number
    243946376008
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T330 EGD

Does T330 EGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T330 EGD is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T330 EGD?
The MOT on T330 EGD is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T330 EGD done?
T330 EGD was recorded at 43,674 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 979 miles a year.
Has T330 EGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T330 EGD has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T330 EGD 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 T330 EGD find?
T330 EGD passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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