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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T515 RPKMOT history

T515 RPK is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 33,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
33,607 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T515 RPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T515 RPK was last recorded at 33,607 miles on 11 May 2026, 1,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,456 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,151 miles
Average per year
1,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,607 miles
  • 2025 – 32,456 miles
  • 2024 – 32,330 miles
  • 2023 – 32,262 miles
  • 2021 – 32,256 miles
  • 2020 – 32,252 miles
  • 2017 – 31,975 miles
  • 2016 – 31,619 miles
  • 2015 – 31,420 miles
  • 2011 – 30,872 miles
  • 2010 – 29,782 miles
  • 2009 – 28,397 miles
  • 2008 – 25,219 miles
  • 2007 – 20,842 miles
  • 2006 – 11,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,607 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 ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,607 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    33,607 miles
    Test number
    544938915459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,456 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    32,456 miles
    Test number
    813836359785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,330 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    32,330 miles
    Test number
    959996654260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,262 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    32,262 miles
    Test number
    169185718732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass32,256 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    32,256 miles
    Test number
    606974246769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass32,252 miles (+277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    32,252 miles
    Test number
    393417017731
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass31,975 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    31,975 miles
    Test number
    766541232479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,619 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,619 miles
    Test number
    122090283793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,420 miles
    Test number
    178937875007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail31,420 miles (+548)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,420 miles
    Test number
    235907775016
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  11. Pass30,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,872 miles
    Test number
    156116141156
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  12. Fail30,872 miles (+1,090)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,872 miles
    Test number
    816900541161
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  13. Pass29,782 miles (+1,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,782 miles
    Test number
    634491840135
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  14. Pass28,397 miles (+3,178)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,397 miles
    Test number
    890828439106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,219 miles (+4,377)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,219 miles
    Test number
    394348638125
    • NoteSome wear and pitting to inner faces of both rear brake discs.
  16. Pass20,842 miles (+9,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,842 miles
    Test number
    181659237105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass11,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    11,365 miles
    Test number
    293772326481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T515 RPK

Does T515 RPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T515 RPK is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T515 RPK?
The MOT on T515 RPK is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T515 RPK done?
T515 RPK was recorded at 33,607 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 1,111 miles a year.
Has T515 RPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T515 RPK has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on T515 RPK 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 T515 RPK find?
T515 RPK passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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