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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T422 OAYMOT history

T422 OAY is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 34,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
34,598 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T422 OAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T422 OAY was last recorded at 34,598 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,487 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
111 miles
Average per year
778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,598 miles
  • 2025 – 34,487 miles
  • 2023 – 34,055 miles
  • 2022 – 33,945 miles
  • 2021 – 33,343 miles
  • 2020 – 32,934 miles
  • 2019 – 32,673 miles
  • 2018 – 32,310 miles
  • 2017 – 30,522 miles
  • 2016 – 29,703 miles
  • 2015 – 29,090 miles
  • 2014 – 28,507 miles
  • 2013 – 28,035 miles
  • 2011 – 26,158 miles
  • 2010 – 24,924 miles
  • 2009 – 23,051 miles
  • 2007 – 20,438 miles
  • 2006 – 19,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,598 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.

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Coil spring corroded All four road springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • All coil springs corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,598 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    34,598 miles
    Test number
    397316021734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass34,487 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    34,487 miles
    Test number
    853124309364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,055 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    34,055 miles
    Test number
    538435128009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,945 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    33,945 miles
    Test number
    913205999713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,343 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    33,343 miles
    Test number
    915505306552
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Corrosion on all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail33,333 miles (+41)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,333 miles
    Test number
    231832299393
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail33,292 miles (+358)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,292 miles
    Test number
    204282619925
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Pass32,934 miles (+261)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    32,934 miles
    Test number
    668348763278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear inner brake pads getting low.

  9. Pass32,673 miles (+363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    32,673 miles
    Test number
    955730454963
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low tread.

  10. Pass32,310 miles (+1,788)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    32,310 miles
    Test number
    153301749564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,522 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    30,522 miles
    Test number
    195240902389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,703 miles (+613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    29,703 miles
    Test number
    298472141211
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear upper and lower suspension ball joint gaitors in poor condition.

  13. Pass29,090 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    29,090 miles
    Test number
    205121555079
    • NoteBoth sides front upper & lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated.
    • NoteO/s/f headlamp lense slightly damaged.
    • NoteSuspect both sides rear upper & lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated.

  14. Fail29,090 miles (+583)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,090 miles
    Test number
    388161855050
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth sides front upper & lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated.
    • NoteO/s/f headlamp lense slightly damaged.
    • NoteSuspect both sides rear upper & lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated.

  15. Pass28,507 miles (+472)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    28,507 miles
    Test number
    927212044014
    • NoteAll coil spring becoming corroded.
    • NoteBoth sides front lower ball joint rubber gaitors starting to crack/perish.

  16. Pass28,035 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,035 miles
    Test number
    155418253040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,158 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,158 miles
    Test number
    497581601474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,081 miles (+1,157)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,081 miles
    Test number
    578177891294
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteAdvise strong emissions co very erratic
    • NoteRunning poor

  19. Pass24,924 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    24,924 miles
    Test number
    282808440172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,051 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,051 miles
    Test number
    760371569099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,438 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,438 miles
    Test number
    912694357020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,436 miles (+1,284)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,436 miles
    Test number
    102892557454
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass19,152 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,152 miles
    Test number
    870584876058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,064 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,064 miles
    Test number
    174350366469
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

Questions about T422 OAY

Does T422 OAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T422 OAY is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T422 OAY?
The MOT on T422 OAY is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T422 OAY done?
T422 OAY was recorded at 34,598 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 778 miles a year.
Has T422 OAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T422 OAY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T422 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 T422 OAY find?
T422 OAY passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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