Lotus Elise
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T557 MUAMOT history
T557 MUA is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 44,309 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 44,309 mi
- At MOT on 8 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 443 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T557 MUA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 23 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T557 MUA was last recorded at 44,309 miles on 8 Feb 2022, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2018.
- Previous MOT
- 44,159 miles · 11 Jul 2018
- Between the last two tests
- 150 miles
- Average per year
- 443 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 44,309 miles
- 2018 – 44,159 miles
- 2016 – 44,070 miles
- 2015 – 43,795 miles
- 2013 – 42,942 miles
- 2010 – 39,868 miles
- 2009 – 39,154 miles
- 2008 – 38,167 miles
- 2007 – 37,769 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass44,309 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
12 tests since 9 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,309 miles (+150)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 44,309 miles
- Test number
- 960011783908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,159 miles (+89)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 44,159 miles
- Test number
- 397119404741
- AdvisoryEmissions CO% high
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to test some items.
Pass44,070 miles (+275)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 44,070 miles
- Test number
- 440766033672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,795 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 43,795 miles
- Test number
- 347806005104
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail43,795 miles (+853)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,795 miles
- Test number
- 229523205497
- 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)
- 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)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass42,942 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 42,942 miles
- Test number
- 286509963109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,942 miles (+3,074)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,942 miles
- Test number
- 857488053174
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass39,868 miles (+714)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 39,868 miles
- Test number
- 203812580159
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass39,154 miles (+987)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 39,154 miles
- Test number
- 422392049159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,167 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2009
- Odometer
- 38,167 miles
- Test number
- 391194038114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,167 miles (+398)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,167 miles
- Test number
- 954404338109
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass37,769 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 37,769 miles
- Test number
- 241019427437
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight exhaust leak from flexible joint
Questions about T557 MUA
- Does T557 MUA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T557 MUA expired on 7 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T557 MUA?
- The MOT on T557 MUA expired on 7 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T557 MUA done?
- T557 MUA was recorded at 44,309 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2022, an average of 443 miles a year.
- Has T557 MUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T557 MUA has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2015.
- Has the mileage on T557 MUA 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 T557 MUA find?
- T557 MUA passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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