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Lotus Elise

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T433 BSSMOT history

T433 BSS is a purple petrol Lotus Elise first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 37,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
37,508 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T433 BSS
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
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T433 BSS was last recorded at 37,508 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,506 miles · 23 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,508 miles
  • 2025 – 37,486 miles
  • 2024 – 37,165 miles
  • 2023 – 36,882 miles
  • 2021 – 36,625 miles
  • 2020 – 36,233 miles
  • 2013 – 36,057 miles
  • 2008 – 35,765 miles
  • 2007 – 34,596 miles
  • 2006 – 32,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,508 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,508 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    37,508 miles
    Test number
    838389251250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail37,506 miles (+20)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,506 miles
    Test number
    174851663360
    • MajorService brake excessively binding front and rear (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass37,486 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    37,486 miles
    Test number
    697384520084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,165 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    37,165 miles
    Test number
    197913525013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,882 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    36,882 miles
    Test number
    238053779769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,625 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    36,625 miles
    Test number
    860083976212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail36,623 miles (+390)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,623 miles
    Test number
    123868167402
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass36,233 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    36,233 miles
    Test number
    989605611508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,057 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,057 miles
    Test number
    757652023135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  10. Fail36,057 miles (+292)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,057 miles
    Test number
    876712223152
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass35,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,765 miles
    Test number
    190129788120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,765 miles (+1,169)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,765 miles
    Test number
    851269988163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
  13. Pass34,596 miles (+1,694)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,596 miles
    Test number
    411473667108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
  14. Pass32,902 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,902 miles
    Test number
    582990526257
    • NoteNeither fuel or brake piping can be inspected from underneith vehicle due to undertrays

Questions about T433 BSS

Does T433 BSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T433 BSS is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T433 BSS?
The MOT on T433 BSS is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T433 BSS done?
T433 BSS was recorded at 37,508 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 232 miles a year.
Has T433 BSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T433 BSS has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T433 BSS 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 T433 BSS find?
T433 BSS passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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