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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T678 KANMOT history

T678 KAN is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 37,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
37,153 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T678 KAN
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
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T678 KAN was last recorded at 37,153 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,128 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,153 miles
  • 2025 – 37,128 miles
  • 2024 – 37,067 miles
  • 2023 – 36,978 miles
  • 2022 – 36,878 miles
  • 2021 – 36,822 miles
  • 2017 – 36,610 miles
  • 2016 – 36,331 miles
  • 2015 – 36,099 miles
  • 2014 – 35,942 miles
  • 2013 – 35,846 miles
  • 2012 – 35,416 miles
  • 2011 – 35,114 miles
  • 2010 – 35,005 miles
  • 2009 – 34,547 miles
  • 2008 – 31,712 miles
  • 2007 – 27,916 miles
  • 2006 – 23,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,153 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,153 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    37,153 miles
    Test number
    193697316638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,128 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    37,128 miles
    Test number
    841372978148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,067 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    37,067 miles
    Test number
    746389820968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,978 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    36,978 miles
    Test number
    285388964762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,878 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    36,878 miles
    Test number
    968605107091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,822 miles (+212)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    36,822 miles
    Test number
    838653904046
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. Pass36,610 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,610 miles
    Test number
    926404627857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,331 miles
    Test number
    980534382048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,331 miles (+232)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,331 miles
    Test number
    590833271084
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  10. Pass36,099 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,099 miles
    Test number
    657527515199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,942 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,942 miles
    Test number
    235986834408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,846 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,846 miles
    Test number
    367829523111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,416 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,416 miles
    Test number
    959412972093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,114 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,114 miles
    Test number
    996839161051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,005 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,005 miles
    Test number
    770313560097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,547 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,547 miles
    Test number
    182892879091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,712 miles
    Test number
    663842278022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,712 miles (+3,796)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,712 miles
    Test number
    281894268093
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass27,916 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,916 miles
    Test number
    650861647090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,332 miles
    Test number
    881565766060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,332 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,332 miles
    Test number
    773165866090
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked at end

Questions about T678 KAN

Does T678 KAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T678 KAN is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T678 KAN?
The MOT on T678 KAN is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T678 KAN done?
T678 KAN was recorded at 37,153 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 678 miles a year.
Has T678 KAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T678 KAN has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on T678 KAN 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 T678 KAN find?
T678 KAN passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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