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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T526 RPKMOT history

T526 RPK is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 33,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2024
Mileage
33,605 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2023
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T526 RPK
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
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T526 RPK was last recorded at 33,605 miles on 28 Jul 2023, 2,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,602 miles · 10 Jul 2018
Between the last two tests
2,003 miles
Average per year
536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 33,605 miles
  • 2018 – 31,602 miles
  • 2017 – 29,046 miles
  • 2016 – 25,824 miles
  • 2012 – 25,817 miles
  • 2011 – 25,579 miles
  • 2009 – 25,032 miles
  • 2008 – 25,028 miles
  • 2007 – 24,916 miles
  • 2006 – 24,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,605 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,605 miles (+2,003)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    33,605 miles
    Test number
    399637301946
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass31,602 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    31,602 miles
    Test number
    101603058440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass29,046 miles (+3,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    29,046 miles
    Test number
    405036188328
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  4. Pass25,824 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    25,824 miles
    Test number
    506903837058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail25,823 miles (+6)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,823 miles
    Test number
    745071758075
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very very close to fail (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs very very poor condition
    • AdvisoryAdvise all brakes

  6. Pass25,817 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,817 miles
    Test number
    518948952164
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Fail25,817 miles (+238)1 dangerous4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,817 miles
    Test number
    649001252160
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  8. Pass25,579 miles (+547)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,579 miles
    Test number
    395947491072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise front and rear discs

  9. Pass25,032 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,032 miles
    Test number
    132210279478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail25,028 miles (+112)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,028 miles
    Test number
    253204768319
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass24,916 miles (+453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    24,916 miles
    Test number
    904860207222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass24,463 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,463 miles
    Test number
    264227986404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in tyre

  13. Fail24,463 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,463 miles
    Test number
    754347686107
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about T526 RPK

Does T526 RPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T526 RPK expired on 27 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T526 RPK?
The MOT on T526 RPK expired on 27 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T526 RPK done?
T526 RPK was recorded at 33,605 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2023, an average of 536 miles a year.
Has T526 RPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T526 RPK has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on T526 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 T526 RPK find?
T526 RPK passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip..

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