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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T381 YHOMOT history

T381 YHO is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 63,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
63,298 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T381 YHO
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
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T381 YHO was last recorded at 63,298 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,275 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,298 miles
  • 2024 – 63,111 miles
  • 2013 – 61,807 miles
  • 2011 – 61,622 miles
  • 2010 – 60,825 miles
  • 2009 – 59,259 miles
  • 2007 – 59,146 miles
  • 2006 – 49,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,298 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,298 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    63,298 miles
    Test number
    841782802750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail63,275 miles (+164)2 dangerous1 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,275 miles
    Test number
    541456885132
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass63,111 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    63,111 miles
    Test number
    323649922024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,807 miles (+185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,807 miles
    Test number
    217283913402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass61,622 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,622 miles
    Test number
    408199361232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,825 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,825 miles
    Test number
    612247160270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,259 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,259 miles
    Test number
    380027649218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,146 miles (+9,156)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,146 miles
    Test number
    792517127320
    • NoteGeneral reduced performance at service and park brakes.
    • NoteRear brake discs appear worn.
    • NoteRear brake pads appear low on friction material.

  9. Pass49,990 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,990 miles
    Test number
    571402586235
    • NoteAll brake discs appear worn but servicable.
    • NoteReduced performance at park brakes.

Questions about T381 YHO

Does T381 YHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T381 YHO is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T381 YHO?
The MOT on T381 YHO is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T381 YHO done?
T381 YHO was recorded at 63,298 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 681 miles a year.
Has T381 YHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T381 YHO has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T381 YHO 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 T381 YHO find?
T381 YHO passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside.

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