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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T444 LOTMOT history

T444 LOT is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 6 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 8,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2025
Mileage
8,648 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T444 LOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T444 LOT was last recorded at 8,648 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
8,644 miles · 14 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 8,648 miles
  • 2023 – 8,644 miles
  • 2022 – 8,638 miles
  • 2021 – 8,599 miles
  • 2020 – 8,535 miles
  • 2019 – 8,526 miles
  • 2018 – 8,273 miles
  • 2017 – 8,192 miles
  • 2016 – 8,016 miles
  • 2015 – 7,746 miles
  • 2014 – 7,407 miles
  • 2013 – 7,148 miles
  • 2012 – 6,994 miles
  • 2011 – 6,824 miles
  • 2010 – 6,454 miles
  • 2009 – 6,219 miles
  • 2008 – 5,439 miles
  • 2007 – 5,006 miles
  • 2006 – 4,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass8,648 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.

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass8,648 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    8,648 miles
    Test number
    484096894343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass8,644 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    8,644 miles
    Test number
    516728894150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass8,638 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    8,638 miles
    Test number
    402980819384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass8,599 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    8,599 miles
    Test number
    584773842453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass8,535 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    8,535 miles
    Test number
    181419351126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass8,526 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    8,526 miles
    Test number
    404049945052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass8,273 miles (+81)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    8,273 miles
    Test number
    693254853993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass8,192 miles (+176)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    8,192 miles
    Test number
    999017507380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass8,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    8,016 miles
    Test number
    209684170254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail8,015 miles (+18)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,015 miles
    Test number
    532851636520
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  11. Fail7,997 miles (+251)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,997 miles
    Test number
    173740993258
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  12. Pass7,746 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    7,746 miles
    Test number
    509078675001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass7,407 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    7,407 miles
    Test number
    145408174099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,148 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    7,148 miles
    Test number
    157399273075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass6,994 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    6,994 miles
    Test number
    927507882000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass6,824 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    6,824 miles
    Test number
    367575071067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass6,454 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    6,454 miles
    Test number
    290218570031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,219 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    6,219 miles
    Test number
    873181879037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass5,439 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    5,439 miles
    Test number
    274807778071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,006 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    5,006 miles
    Test number
    690232277077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass4,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    4,895 miles
    Test number
    674150476088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T444 LOT

Does T444 LOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T444 LOT expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T444 LOT?
The MOT on T444 LOT expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T444 LOT done?
T444 LOT was recorded at 8,648 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 202 miles a year.
Has T444 LOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T444 LOT has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on T444 LOT 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 T444 LOT find?
T444 LOT passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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