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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T535 OAHMOT history

T535 OAH is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 36,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
36,853 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T535 OAH
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
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T535 OAH was last recorded at 36,853 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 2,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,838 miles · 6 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,015 miles
Average per year
1,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 36,853 miles
  • 2024 – 34,838 miles
  • 2023 – 32,768 miles
  • 2022 – 29,635 miles
  • 2016 – 29,145 miles
  • 2015 – 29,026 miles
  • 2014 – 28,907 miles
  • 2013 – 28,658 miles
  • 2012 – 28,206 miles
  • 2011 – 27,807 miles
  • 2010 – 26,993 miles
  • 2009 – 26,752 miles
  • 2008 – 23,114 miles
  • 2007 – 18,267 miles
  • 2006 – 14,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,853 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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,853 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    36,853 miles
    Test number
    651652490954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass34,838 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    34,838 miles
    Test number
    358959317983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    32,768 miles
    Test number
    316945399865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail32,768 miles (+3,133)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,768 miles
    Test number
    332644592707
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass29,635 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    29,635 miles
    Test number
    177161982431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,145 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    29,145 miles
    Test number
    910109221696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail29,113 miles (+87)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,113 miles
    Test number
    451674522309
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  8. Pass29,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,026 miles
    Test number
    826060065193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail29,026 miles (+119)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,026 miles
    Test number
    945570165103
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  10. Pass28,907 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,907 miles
    Test number
    555357164162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail28,874 miles (+216)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,874 miles
    Test number
    286248854142
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  12. Pass28,658 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,658 miles
    Test number
    729862763107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Fail28,623 miles (+417)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,623 miles
    Test number
    255419453408
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass28,206 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,206 miles
    Test number
    865441362179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,807 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,807 miles
    Test number
    589214861169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,705 miles (+712)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,705 miles
    Test number
    129328941113
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
  17. Pass26,993 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,993 miles
    Test number
    271513150193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,752 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,752 miles
    Test number
    104647669140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,114 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,114 miles
    Test number
    184167358124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,267 miles (+4,101)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,267 miles
    Test number
    404818637133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,166 miles
    Test number
    861424326116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T535 OAH

Does T535 OAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T535 OAH expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T535 OAH?
The MOT on T535 OAH expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T535 OAH done?
T535 OAH was recorded at 36,853 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 1,177 miles a year.
Has T535 OAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T535 OAH has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T535 OAH 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 T535 OAH find?
T535 OAH passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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