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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T477 OAYMOT history

T477 OAY is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 102,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
102,366 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T477 OAY
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
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T477 OAY was last recorded at 102,366 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 3,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,856 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,510 miles
Average per year
3,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,366 miles
  • 2025 – 98,856 miles
  • 2024 – 94,519 miles
  • 2023 – 93,428 miles
  • 2022 – 93,081 miles
  • 2021 – 91,629 miles
  • 2019 – 89,730 miles
  • 2018 – 87,021 miles
  • 2017 – 83,651 miles
  • 2016 – 79,403 miles
  • 2015 – 75,879 miles
  • 2014 – 72,886 miles
  • 2011 – 72,320 miles
  • 2009 – 69,966 miles
  • 2008 – 66,495 miles
  • 2007 – 54,830 miles
  • 2006 – 43,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,366 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,366 miles (+3,510)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    102,366 miles
    Test number
    115173377164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,856 miles (+4,337)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,856 miles
    Test number
    229695971374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,519 miles (+1,091)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,519 miles
    Test number
    553141129300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,428 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,428 miles
    Test number
    378811806925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,081 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,081 miles
    Test number
    675631753904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,629 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    91,629 miles
    Test number
    742404103193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,730 miles (+2,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,730 miles
    Test number
    106706802178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass87,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,021 miles
    Test number
    192914684864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,021 miles (+3,370)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,021 miles
    Test number
    150106100394
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass83,651 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,651 miles
    Test number
    471608151049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail83,651 miles (+4,248)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,651 miles
    Test number
    903812561076
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired bracket broken. (3.6.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively inop (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass79,403 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,403 miles
    Test number
    133733159115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,879 miles (+2,993)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,879 miles
    Test number
    379738975145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,886 miles
    Test number
    466875874128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,886 miles (+566)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,886 miles
    Test number
    697740274129
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass72,320 miles (+2,354)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,320 miles
    Test number
    898281861047
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp lens cracked

  17. Pass69,966 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    69,966 miles
    Test number
    114767629283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,495 miles (+11,665)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,495 miles
    Test number
    874879728291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,830 miles (+11,531)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    54,830 miles
    Test number
    624239227247
    • NoteSlight play in both rear lower balljoints
    • NoteSlight play in both track rod inner joints

  20. Pass43,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,299 miles
    Test number
    282257026260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T477 OAY

Does T477 OAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T477 OAY is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T477 OAY?
The MOT on T477 OAY is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T477 OAY done?
T477 OAY was recorded at 102,366 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 3,006 miles a year.
Has T477 OAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T477 OAY has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T477 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 T477 OAY find?
T477 OAY passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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