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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T627 VHOMOT history

T627 VHO is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 19,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
19,133 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T627 VHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T627 VHO was last recorded at 19,133 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,964 miles · 30 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,169 miles
Average per year
364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,133 miles
  • 2023 – 17,964 miles
  • 2022 – 17,735 miles
  • 2021 – 17,571 miles
  • 2020 – 17,561 miles
  • 2019 – 17,473 miles
  • 2018 – 17,362 miles
  • 2017 – 16,782 miles
  • 2016 – 16,402 miles
  • 2015 – 15,814 miles
  • 2014 – 15,264 miles
  • 2012 – 15,082 miles
  • 2011 – 14,075 miles
  • 2010 – 13,710 miles
  • 2008 – 13,508 miles
  • 2007 – 13,354 miles
  • 2006 – 11,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,133 miles
  • AdvisoryReverse light not working

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,133 miles (+1,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    19,133 miles
    Test number
    643817954517
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  2. Pass17,964 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    17,964 miles
    Test number
    877650310151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass17,735 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    17,735 miles
    Test number
    772842757227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass17,571 miles (+10)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    17,571 miles
    Test number
    605111197731
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse light inop

  5. Pass17,561 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    17,561 miles
    Test number
    794661679586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail17,510 miles (+37)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,510 miles
    Test number
    526041748074
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both tie arm rubber boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront all front suspension and steering rubber boots perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass17,473 miles (+111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    17,473 miles
    Test number
    255854800559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll ball joint dust covers perishing

  8. Pass17,362 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    17,362 miles
    Test number
    458417862009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,782 miles (+380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    16,782 miles
    Test number
    436156316940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDust covers perishing on both track rod ends

  10. Pass16,402 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    16,402 miles
    Test number
    502822532593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,814 miles (+550)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    15,814 miles
    Test number
    736850375057
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll upper ball joint gaiters perished
    • NoteRear coil sprins corroded
    • NoteRear disc inner condition corroded

  12. Pass15,264 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    15,264 miles
    Test number
    518511614017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,082 miles (+1,007)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    15,082 miles
    Test number
    479229622188
    • NoteDust covers on track rod ends deteriorating.

  14. Pass14,075 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    14,075 miles
    Test number
    755043921198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,710 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,710 miles
    Test number
    961250220179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,508 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    13,508 miles
    Test number
    201528728418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,354 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,354 miles
    Test number
    693769347150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,962 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    11,962 miles
    Test number
    152100036129
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to wear limit.

Questions about T627 VHO

Does T627 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T627 VHO is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T627 VHO?
The MOT on T627 VHO is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T627 VHO done?
T627 VHO was recorded at 19,133 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 364 miles a year.
Has T627 VHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T627 VHO has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on T627 VHO 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 T627 VHO find?
T627 VHO passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: reverse light not working.

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