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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T621 BBRMOT history

T621 BBR is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 96,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2024
Mileage
96,485 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2023
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T621 BBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T621 BBR was last recorded at 96,485 miles on 6 Nov 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,478 miles · 27 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,485 miles
  • 2022 – 95,582 miles
  • 2021 – 95,056 miles
  • 2020 – 94,594 miles
  • 2019 – 94,103 miles
  • 2018 – 92,906 miles
  • 2017 – 91,322 miles
  • 2016 – 91,020 miles
  • 2015 – 90,578 miles
  • 2014 – 89,926 miles
  • 2013 – 87,886 miles
  • 2012 – 83,631 miles
  • 2011 – 79,892 miles
  • 2010 – 76,630 miles
  • 2009 – 75,926 miles
  • 2008 – 73,291 miles
  • 2007 – 67,615 miles
  • 2006 – 57,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,485 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,485 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,485 miles
    Test number
    221043681078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,478 miles (+896)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,478 miles
    Test number
    435070761131
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed header tank split (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no illumination (4.5.3 (a))

  3. Pass95,582 miles (+526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,582 miles
    Test number
    742287677109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass95,056 miles (+462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,056 miles
    Test number
    783556755636
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass94,594 miles (+491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,594 miles
    Test number
    130997647202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass94,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,103 miles
    Test number
    569553232965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail94,103 miles (+1,197)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,103 miles
    Test number
    144447115708
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass92,906 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,906 miles
    Test number
    603110558683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,900 miles (+1,578)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,900 miles
    Test number
    758462334901
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass91,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,322 miles
    Test number
    104669137722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,322 miles (+302)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,322 miles
    Test number
    597116519064
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable insecure rubbing inside of wheel (3.5.1d)

  12. Pass91,020 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    91,020 miles
    Test number
    391051804834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,578 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,578 miles
    Test number
    787853464325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    89,926 miles
    Test number
    268517444313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,926 miles (+2,040)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,926 miles
    Test number
    268527444332
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass87,886 miles (+4,255)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,886 miles
    Test number
    696768243397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,631 miles (+3,739)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    83,631 miles
    Test number
    325126542327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight play on the steering rack

  18. Pass79,892 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    79,892 miles
    Test number
    157140841324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,630 miles (+704)8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    76,630 miles
    Test number
    161265140361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc worn
    • NoteNearside front inner stearing rack gaitor is worn
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc worn
    • NoteOffside front brake disc worn
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc worn

  20. Pass75,926 miles (+2,635)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    75,926 miles
    Test number
    224704439362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,291 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    73,291 miles
    Test number
    362434068396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,465 miles (+1,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    69,465 miles
    Test number
    642566538081
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  23. Pass67,615 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    67,615 miles
    Test number
    310210907276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,614 miles (+9,786)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,614 miles
    Test number
    844813897156
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Fail57,828 miles (+2,981)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,828 miles
    Test number
    383709566403
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  26. Pass54,847 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,847 miles
    Test number
    221055986499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail54,845 miles (+64)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,845 miles
    Test number
    941594786140
    • 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 Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  28. Pass54,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    54,781 miles
    Test number
    483186366133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail54,781 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,781 miles
    Test number
    120216636139
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN\s track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Questions about T621 BBR

Does T621 BBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T621 BBR expired on 5 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T621 BBR?
The MOT on T621 BBR expired on 5 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T621 BBR done?
T621 BBR was recorded at 96,485 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2023, an average of 2,386 miles a year.
Has T621 BBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T621 BBR has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T621 BBR 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 T621 BBR find?
T621 BBR passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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