Lotus Elise
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T396 XCDMOT history
T396 XCD is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 241,572 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 241,572 mi
- At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,003 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T396 XCD
- 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
- 27 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T396 XCD was last recorded at 241,572 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 240,885 miles · 29 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 687 miles
- Average per year
- 9,003 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 241,572 miles
- 2022 – 240,885 miles
- 2021 – 238,321 miles
- 2020 – 238,250 miles
- 2019 – 232,629 miles
- 2018 – 218,161 miles
- 2017 – 205,712 miles
- 2016 – 192,820 miles
- 2015 – 179,531 miles
- 2014 – 167,089 miles
- 2013 – 155,756 miles
- 2012 – 146,525 miles
- 2011 – 134,801 miles
- 2010 – 121,945 miles
- 2009 – 112,215 miles
- 2008 – 101,937 miles
- 2007 – 86,528 miles
- 2006 – 78,305 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass241,572 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass241,572 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 241,572 miles
- Test number
- 475986767267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail241,572 miles (+687)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,572 miles
- Test number
- 609743480302
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass240,885 miles (+2,564)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 240,885 miles
- Test number
- 880842501479
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass238,321 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 238,321 miles
- Test number
- 722987496213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail238,321 miles (+53)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,321 miles
- Test number
- 677952461205
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
Fail238,268 miles (+18)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,268 miles
- Test number
- 497115567247
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail238,250 miles (+5,621)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,250 miles
- Test number
- 710599253902
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass232,629 miles (+14,468)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 232,629 miles
- Test number
- 992811393256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass218,161 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 218,161 miles
- Test number
- 495109230731
- AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lens slight damaged
Fail218,161 miles (+12,449)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,161 miles
- Test number
- 949709892153
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lens slight damaged
Pass205,712 miles (+12,892)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 205,712 miles
- Test number
- 990504102730
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass192,820 miles (+13,289)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 192,820 miles
- Test number
- 968537693404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,531 miles (+12,442)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 179,531 miles
- Test number
- 305705605405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,089 miles (+11,333)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 167,089 miles
- Test number
- 328382214472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,756 miles (+9,231)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 155,756 miles
- Test number
- 397199693152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,525 miles (+11,724)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 146,525 miles
- Test number
- 388293422265
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass134,801 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 134,801 miles
- Test number
- 155551611279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,743 miles (+12,798)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,743 miles
- Test number
- 718698901218
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront grille missing
- NoteFull sill covers fitted
- NoteSlight movement nearside front top swivel
- NoteUnderbody panels fitted
Pass121,945 miles (+9,730)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 121,945 miles
- Test number
- 984260210259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass112,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 112,215 miles
- Test number
- 270434389107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,215 miles (+10,278)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,215 miles
- Test number
- 813544389117
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass101,937 miles (+4)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 101,937 miles
- Test number
- 813022518255
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront brakes have some imbalance.
- NoteNear side rear flexi brake hose (gaurd/spring)has some damage.
Fail101,933 miles (+15,405)2 failures5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,933 miles
- Test number
- 600371118207
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAir filter box trunking is insecure.
- NoteCoolant level in header tank low.
- NoteFront brakes have some imbalance.
- NoteNear side rear flexi brake hose (gaurd/spring)has some damage.
Pass86,528 miles (+8,223)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 86,528 miles
- Test number
- 783083617209
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail78,305 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,305 miles
- Test number
- 214144716222
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteWind screen has some damage over 10mm ,just out of zone A.
Pass78,305 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 78,305 miles
- Test number
- 473904416271
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteWind screen has some damage over 10mm ,just out of zone A.
Questions about T396 XCD
- Does T396 XCD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T396 XCD expired on 19 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T396 XCD?
- The MOT on T396 XCD expired on 19 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T396 XCD done?
- T396 XCD was recorded at 241,572 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 9,003 miles a year.
- Has T396 XCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T396 XCD has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on T396 XCD 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 T396 XCD find?
- T396 XCD passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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