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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T536 OAHMOT history

T536 OAH is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 12 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 118,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
118,431 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
3,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T536 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
12 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T536 OAH was last recorded at 118,431 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,136 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
295 miles
Average per year
3,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,431 miles
  • 2024 – 115,974 miles
  • 2023 – 114,195 miles
  • 2022 – 111,862 miles
  • 2021 – 110,842 miles
  • 2020 – 108,332 miles
  • 2019 – 107,016 miles
  • 2018 – 104,879 miles
  • 2017 – 103,377 miles
  • 2016 – 100,219 miles
  • 2015 – 97,240 miles
  • 2014 – 92,866 miles
  • 2013 – 86,493 miles
  • 2012 – 79,480 miles
  • 2011 – 70,055 miles
  • 2010 – 65,917 miles
  • 2009 – 63,991 miles
  • 2008 – 60,878 miles
  • 2007 – 57,130 miles
  • 2006 – 52,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,431 miles
  • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory13 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

35 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,431 miles (+295)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    118,431 miles
    Test number
    918751833593
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,136 miles (+2,162)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,136 miles
    Test number
    239726475522
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,974 miles (+1,779)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,974 miles
    Test number
    849289648178
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass114,195 miles (+2,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,195 miles
    Test number
    253639385802
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass111,862 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,862 miles
    Test number
    254050958642
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail111,862 miles (+1,020)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,862 miles
    Test number
    579125481039
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,842 miles (+2,510)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,842 miles
    Test number
    459964635531
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,332 miles (+24)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,332 miles
    Test number
    206577358205
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail108,308 miles (+1,292)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,308 miles
    Test number
    675306160020
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass107,016 miles (+7)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,016 miles
    Test number
    822803171242
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCatalyst / lambda slow to respond

  11. Fail107,009 miles (+2,130)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,009 miles
    Test number
    372563510112
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass104,879 miles (+1,502)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    104,879 miles
    Test number
    849374789708
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass103,377 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,377 miles
    Test number
    176200872483
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail103,377 miles (+3,158)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,377 miles
    Test number
    505945448057
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass100,219 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,219 miles
    Test number
    152897595319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail100,218 miles (+2,978)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,218 miles
    Test number
    506374379688
    • FailureCentral Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass97,240 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    97,240 miles
    Test number
    384963349232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail97,240 miles (+4,374)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,240 miles
    Test number
    290935424149
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass92,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,866 miles
    Test number
    847046574265
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail92,866 miles (+6,373)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,866 miles
    Test number
    918039764294
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass86,493 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,493 miles
    Test number
    158130423249
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail86,492 miles (+7,012)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,492 miles
    Test number
    815838913213
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass79,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,480 miles
    Test number
    375281722210
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail79,480 miles (+9,425)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,480 miles
    Test number
    316931922266
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass70,055 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,055 miles
    Test number
    597588721293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail70,055 miles (+4,138)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,055 miles
    Test number
    927462321293
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass65,917 miles (+1,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,917 miles
    Test number
    460487000241
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass63,991 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,991 miles
    Test number
    261903029253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail63,988 miles (+3,110)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,988 miles
    Test number
    280555179181
    • FailureCentre Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass60,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,878 miles
    Test number
    294255888175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail60,878 miles (+3,748)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,878 miles
    Test number
    153115288158
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  32. Pass57,130 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,130 miles
    Test number
    974554797160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail57,128 miles (+326)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,128 miles
    Test number
    442813297154
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT FLEXI FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

  34. Fail56,802 miles (+3,893)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,802 miles
    Test number
    933163757156
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  35. Pass52,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,909 miles
    Test number
    470594876105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T536 OAH

Does T536 OAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T536 OAH is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T536 OAH?
The MOT on T536 OAH is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T536 OAH done?
T536 OAH was recorded at 118,431 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 3,374 miles a year.
Has T536 OAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T536 OAH has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T536 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 T536 OAH find?
T536 OAH passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: central upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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