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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T640 UAAMOT history

T640 UAA is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 44,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
44,433 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T640 UAA
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
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T640 UAA was last recorded at 44,433 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,802 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
631 miles
Average per year
650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,433 miles
  • 2025 – 43,802 miles
  • 2024 – 43,798 miles
  • 2023 – 43,453 miles
  • 2022 – 43,318 miles
  • 2021 – 43,174 miles
  • 2020 – 43,026 miles
  • 2019 – 42,639 miles
  • 2018 – 41,553 miles
  • 2017 – 41,378 miles
  • 2016 – 41,090 miles
  • 2015 – 40,759 miles
  • 2014 – 39,265 miles
  • 2013 – 37,085 miles
  • 2012 – 36,568 miles
  • 2011 – 35,802 miles
  • 2010 – 35,278 miles
  • 2009 – 34,480 miles
  • 2008 – 33,508 miles
  • 2007 – 31,968 miles
  • 2006 – 31,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,433 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both front & rear brake discs corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Clutch release bearing noisy.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight play & knocking to N/S steering.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Under tray fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,433 miles (+631)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    44,433 miles
    Test number
    827082765797
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass43,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    43,802 miles
    Test number
    630456752660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail43,802 miles (+4)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,802 miles
    Test number
    554674021934
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail43,798 miles (+345)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,798 miles
    Test number
    509651384128
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower lamp lenses cracked

  5. Pass43,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    43,453 miles
    Test number
    369779686935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,453 miles (+135)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,453 miles
    Test number
    844221772818
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm excessive play to ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass43,318 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    43,318 miles
    Test number
    695540501881
    • AdvisoryBoth front & rear brake discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryClutch release bearing noisy.
    • AdvisorySlight knock from front suspension
    • AdvisorySlight play & knocking to N/S steering.

  8. Fail43,318 miles (+144)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,318 miles
    Test number
    427313825960
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front & rear brake discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryClutch release bearing noisy.
    • AdvisorySlight play & knocking to N/S steering.

  9. Pass43,174 miles (+148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    43,174 miles
    Test number
    344795612203
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs corroding

  10. Pass43,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    43,026 miles
    Test number
    992194511650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,026 miles (+387)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,026 miles
    Test number
    772758368018
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass42,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,639 miles
    Test number
    649667052182
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  13. Fail42,639 miles (+1,086)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,639 miles
    Test number
    342570467150
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  14. Pass41,553 miles (+175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,553 miles
    Test number
    491232373479
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass41,378 miles (+288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,378 miles
    Test number
    431332336181
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  16. Pass41,090 miles (+331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,090 miles
    Test number
    864823530357
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  17. Pass40,759 miles (+1,494)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,759 miles
    Test number
    208744115413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass39,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,265 miles
    Test number
    459208794062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,265 miles (+2,180)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,265 miles
    Test number
    996127194088
    • 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)

  20. Pass37,085 miles (+517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,085 miles
    Test number
    415825303175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  21. Pass36,568 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,568 miles
    Test number
    885744812108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,802 miles (+524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,802 miles
    Test number
    298193181040
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  23. Pass35,278 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,278 miles
    Test number
    681655900125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,480 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,480 miles
    Test number
    680261019153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,508 miles
    Test number
    142595118187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,508 miles (+1,540)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,508 miles
    Test number
    841184118138
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Pass31,968 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,968 miles
    Test number
    211033117191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,546 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,546 miles
    Test number
    511407996097
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise slight play in steering wheel (column).

Questions about T640 UAA

Does T640 UAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T640 UAA is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T640 UAA?
The MOT on T640 UAA is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T640 UAA done?
T640 UAA was recorded at 44,433 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 650 miles a year.
Has T640 UAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T640 UAA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T640 UAA 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 T640 UAA find?
T640 UAA passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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