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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T416 OAYMOT history

T416 OAY is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 70,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
70,596 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T416 OAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T416 OAY was last recorded at 70,596 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,569 miles · 19 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
1,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,596 miles
  • 2024 – 69,805 miles
  • 2023 – 68,126 miles
  • 2022 – 67,447 miles
  • 2021 – 67,057 miles
  • 2020 – 66,735 miles
  • 2019 – 66,365 miles
  • 2018 – 65,612 miles
  • 2017 – 64,756 miles
  • 2016 – 62,877 miles
  • 2015 – 61,396 miles
  • 2014 – 60,164 miles
  • 2013 – 57,618 miles
  • 2012 – 56,158 miles
  • 2011 – 53,768 miles
  • 2010 – 51,857 miles
  • 2009 – 49,929 miles
  • 2008 – 48,841 miles
  • 2007 – 45,977 miles
  • 2006 – 42,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,596 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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Rear Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,596 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    70,596 miles
    Test number
    490225473271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,569 miles (+22)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,569 miles
    Test number
    242555825680
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Fail70,547 miles (+742)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,547 miles
    Test number
    127195119361
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass69,805 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    69,805 miles
    Test number
    700229834519
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail69,805 miles (+1,679)2 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,805 miles
    Test number
    285284088166
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower 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))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass68,126 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    68,126 miles
    Test number
    528888944916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,111 miles (+664)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,111 miles
    Test number
    264502809659
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. Pass67,447 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    67,447 miles
    Test number
    102457153448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,057 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,057 miles
    Test number
    509431078762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,735 miles
    Test number
    306306718985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,735 miles (+370)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,735 miles
    Test number
    564010966111
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass66,365 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    66,365 miles
    Test number
    355799667955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,364 miles (+752)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,364 miles
    Test number
    861912198834
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass65,612 miles (+14)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,612 miles
    Test number
    410330928316
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  15. Fail65,598 miles (+842)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,598 miles
    Test number
    504552916146
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  16. Pass64,756 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,756 miles
    Test number
    607008483213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,752 miles (+1,875)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,752 miles
    Test number
    351647076546
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass62,877 miles (+1,481)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,877 miles
    Test number
    281520306959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass61,396 miles (+1,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,396 miles
    Test number
    515728615158
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass60,164 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,164 miles
    Test number
    347807524134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail60,076 miles (+2,458)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,076 miles
    Test number
    668518414164
    • 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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass57,618 miles (+213)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,618 miles
    Test number
    909219313144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll front suspension joints and ball joint dust covers deteriorated

  23. Fail57,405 miles (+1,247)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,405 miles
    Test number
    897623413144
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass56,158 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,158 miles
    Test number
    308919622172
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Fail56,158 miles (+2,390)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,158 miles
    Test number
    839199122183
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass53,768 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    53,768 miles
    Test number
    645037811102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,857 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,857 miles
    Test number
    201361310119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,929 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,929 miles
    Test number
    634057229116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass48,841 miles (+2,864)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    48,841 miles
    Test number
    924529758021
    • NoteFront & rear brake pads wearing thin

  30. Pass45,977 miles (+3,428)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,977 miles
    Test number
    740858837057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass42,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    42,549 miles
    Test number
    592718946089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T416 OAY

Does T416 OAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T416 OAY is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T416 OAY?
The MOT on T416 OAY is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T416 OAY done?
T416 OAY was recorded at 70,596 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 1,379 miles a year.
Has T416 OAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T416 OAY has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T416 OAY 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 T416 OAY find?
T416 OAY passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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