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Lotus Elise

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T431 OAYMOT history

T431 OAY is a purple petrol Lotus Elise first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
154,913 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T431 OAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T431 OAY was last recorded at 154,913 miles on 21 May 2026, 1,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,738 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,175 miles
Average per year
5,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,913 miles
  • 2025 – 153,738 miles
  • 2024 – 153,231 miles
  • 2023 – 152,071 miles
  • 2021 – 148,910 miles
  • 2020 – 146,143 miles
  • 2019 – 145,681 miles
  • 2018 – 144,164 miles
  • 2017 – 142,082 miles
  • 2015 – 138,227 miles
  • 2014 – 137,174 miles
  • 2013 – 127,164 miles
  • 2012 – 118,257 miles
  • 2011 – 109,963 miles
  • 2010 – 100,079 miles
  • 2009 – 92,347 miles
  • 2008 – 81,746 miles
  • 2007 – 71,399 miles
  • 2006 – 59,654 miles
  • 2005 – 48,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,913 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,913 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    154,913 miles
    Test number
    695388618240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,738 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    153,738 miles
    Test number
    323123898027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,231 miles (+1,160)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    153,231 miles
    Test number
    170107430375
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,071 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    152,071 miles
    Test number
    873556746780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,910 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    148,910 miles
    Test number
    743507597300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail148,882 miles (+2,739)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,882 miles
    Test number
    920651966927
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass146,143 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    146,143 miles
    Test number
    811250899584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,681 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    145,681 miles
    Test number
    240943569495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail145,651 miles (+1,487)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,651 miles
    Test number
    418834136295
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass144,164 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    144,164 miles
    Test number
    385840471028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,082 miles (+3,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    142,082 miles
    Test number
    845012816971
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroded

  12. Pass138,227 miles (+1,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    138,227 miles
    Test number
    816890492216
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate deteriorating

  13. Pass137,174 miles (+10,010)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    137,174 miles
    Test number
    185363624246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,164 miles (+8,907)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    127,164 miles
    Test number
    428438713280
    • NoteRear reg plate deteriorating

  15. Pass118,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    118,257 miles
    Test number
    197616912291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,257 miles (+8,294)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,257 miles
    Test number
    229899402276
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass109,963 miles (+9,884)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    109,963 miles
    Test number
    735524211255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,079 miles (+7,732)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    100,079 miles
    Test number
    431646410245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,347 miles (+10,601)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    92,347 miles
    Test number
    872848119266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,746 miles (+10,347)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    81,746 miles
    Test number
    624284018270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,399 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    71,399 miles
    Test number
    102289517218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,377 miles (+11,723)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,377 miles
    Test number
    692799007236
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass59,654 miles (+11,555)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    59,654 miles
    Test number
    522396906239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    48,099 miles
    Test number
    322598305238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T431 OAY

Does T431 OAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T431 OAY is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T431 OAY?
The MOT on T431 OAY is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T431 OAY done?
T431 OAY was recorded at 154,913 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 5,131 miles a year.
Has T431 OAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T431 OAY has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T431 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 T431 OAY find?
T431 OAY passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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