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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,795 cc

T436 SAAMOT history

T436 SAA is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 56,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
56,726 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T436 SAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T436 SAA was last recorded at 56,726 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 1,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,386 miles · 23 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,340 miles
Average per year
1,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,726 miles
  • 2024 – 55,386 miles
  • 2023 – 54,140 miles
  • 2022 – 52,547 miles
  • 2021 – 51,274 miles
  • 2020 – 50,147 miles
  • 2019 – 49,028 miles
  • 2018 – 47,829 miles
  • 2017 – 47,631 miles
  • 2015 – 47,219 miles
  • 2014 – 46,631 miles
  • 2012 – 45,645 miles
  • 2011 – 44,361 miles
  • 2010 – 43,673 miles
  • 2009 – 42,275 miles
  • 2008 – 41,417 miles
  • 2007 – 39,523 miles
  • 2006 – 36,294 miles
  • 2005 – 32,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,726 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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Valve stem slightly damaged All four starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,726 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    56,726 miles
    Test number
    829202451911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,386 miles (+1,246)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    55,386 miles
    Test number
    828416014066
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass54,140 miles (+1,593)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    54,140 miles
    Test number
    272624774447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass52,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    52,547 miles
    Test number
    373308421647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail52,547 miles (+1,273)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,547 miles
    Test number
    543612190270
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated caliper (1.1.6 (d))

  6. Pass51,274 miles (+1,127)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,274 miles
    Test number
    612467003272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    50,147 miles
    Test number
    321029165670
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail50,147 miles (+51)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,147 miles
    Test number
    442858916337
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail50,096 miles (+1,068)1 dangerous1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,096 miles
    Test number
    504000226478
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal sinks to floor (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass49,028 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,028 miles
    Test number
    400416957318
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All four starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Fail49,028 miles (+1,199)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,028 miles
    Test number
    745603952005
    • MajorNearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All four starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

  12. Pass47,829 miles (+198)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,829 miles
    Test number
    110813670711
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bottom ball joint dust cover slightly split but still prevents the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension components have surface corrosion

  13. Pass47,631 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,631 miles
    Test number
    300370779048
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc inner surfaces are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT 195/50X15V (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside worse
    • AdvisoryWash / wipe poor

  14. Fail47,631 miles (+412)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,631 miles
    Test number
    933818406424
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x16w (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc inner surfaces are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT 195/50X15V (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside worse
    • AdvisoryWash / wipe poor

  15. Pass47,219 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    47,219 miles
    Test number
    646833862833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,631 miles (+986)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,631 miles
    Test number
    917272224198
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s inner track rod
    • NoteN/s/r wheel slightly buckled

  17. Pass45,645 miles (+1,284)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,645 miles
    Test number
    606773462300
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteMain beam headlamps damaged
    • NotePlay o/s of steering rack

  18. Pass44,361 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,361 miles
    Test number
    448685351365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in the o/s of the steering rack

  19. Fail44,361 miles (+688)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,361 miles
    Test number
    606975651335
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in the o/s of the steering rack

  20. Pass43,673 miles (+1,398)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,673 miles
    Test number
    704028420302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront reg plate slightly insecure
    • NotePlay in o/s off the steering rack

  21. Pass42,275 miles (+858)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,275 miles
    Test number
    130949059282
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass41,417 miles (+1,894)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,417 miles
    Test number
    842077048273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,523 miles (+3,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,523 miles
    Test number
    594051047234
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Pass36,294 miles (+38)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    36,294 miles
    Test number
    170352346212
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate lettering incorrect size but still readable
    • NoteSlight play o/s rack inner joint.

  25. Fail36,256 miles (+3,320)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,256 miles
    Test number
    161683136243
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteFront number lettering incorrect size but readable

  26. Pass32,936 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    32,936 miles
    Test number
    542785515259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront number plate small but letters spaced ok and can read from 20 metres

Questions about T436 SAA

Does T436 SAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T436 SAA expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T436 SAA?
The MOT on T436 SAA expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T436 SAA done?
T436 SAA was recorded at 56,726 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 1,191 miles a year.
Has T436 SAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T436 SAA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T436 SAA 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 T436 SAA find?
T436 SAA passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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