Lotus Elise
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc
T438 CFGMOT history
T438 CFG is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 79,904 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 79,904 mi
- At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 16 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 1,007 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T438 CFG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T438 CFG was last recorded at 79,904 miles on 12 Sept 2023, 997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 78,907 miles · 20 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 997 miles
- Average per year
- 1,007 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 79,904 miles
- 2022 – 78,907 miles
- 2021 – 78,119 miles
- 2020 – 77,583 miles
- 2019 – 76,938 miles
- 2018 – 76,147 miles
- 2017 – 75,419 miles
- 2016 – 74,370 miles
- 2015 – 73,362 miles
- 2014 – 72,190 miles
- 2013 – 70,692 miles
- 2012 – 69,056 miles
- 2011 – 67,248 miles
- 2010 – 65,664 miles
- 2009 – 65,595 miles
- 2006 – 62,605 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inne edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
17 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,904 miles (+997)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 79,904 miles
- Test number
- 391225252546
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inne edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,907 miles (+788)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 78,907 miles
- Test number
- 977562413282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,119 miles (+536)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 78,119 miles
- Test number
- 390538978938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,583 miles (+645)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 77,583 miles
- Test number
- 765303553773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,938 miles (+791)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 76,938 miles
- Test number
- 560855439177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,147 miles (+728)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 76,147 miles
- Test number
- 369253945046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,419 miles (+1,049)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 75,419 miles
- Test number
- 308832553171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,370 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 74,370 miles
- Test number
- 992790273864
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded
Fail74,370 miles (+1,008)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,370 miles
- Test number
- 673251519175
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded
Pass73,362 miles (+1,172)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 73,362 miles
- Test number
- 135654005243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,190 miles (+1,498)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 72,190 miles
- Test number
- 419467894165
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass70,692 miles (+1,636)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 70,692 miles
- Test number
- 636940213293
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteHonda engine conversion. none spacific co match found
Pass69,056 miles (+1,808)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 69,056 miles
- Test number
- 906998902277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,248 miles (+1,584)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 67,248 miles
- Test number
- 145393001255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,664 miles (+69)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 65,664 miles
- Test number
- 692067700225
- NoteFront disks rusty
Pass65,595 miles (+2,990)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 65,595 miles
- Test number
- 841695349322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,605 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 62,605 miles
- Test number
- 212248886148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T438 CFG
- Does T438 CFG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T438 CFG expired on 11 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T438 CFG?
- The MOT on T438 CFG expired on 11 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T438 CFG done?
- T438 CFG was recorded at 79,904 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023, an average of 1,007 miles a year.
- Has T438 CFG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T438 CFG has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2016.
- Has the mileage on T438 CFG 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 T438 CFG find?
- T438 CFG passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inne edge.
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