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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T711 SNOMOT history

T711 SNO is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 82,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
82,262 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T711 SNO
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
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T711 SNO was last recorded at 82,262 miles on 15 May 2026, 559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,703 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
559 miles
Average per year
1,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,262 miles
  • 2025 – 81,703 miles
  • 2024 – 81,035 miles
  • 2022 – 81,028 miles
  • 2021 – 81,016 miles
  • 2020 – 80,938 miles
  • 2019 – 80,882 miles
  • 2018 – 80,794 miles
  • 2017 – 80,253 miles
  • 2016 – 79,058 miles
  • 2015 – 78,534 miles
  • 2014 – 78,302 miles
  • 2012 – 78,162 miles
  • 2011 – 75,440 miles
  • 2010 – 73,726 miles
  • 2009 – 71,480 miles
  • 2008 – 64,215 miles
  • 2007 – 55,269 miles
  • 2006 – 45,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,262 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,262 miles (+559)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    82,262 miles
    Test number
    774798291800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,703 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,703 miles
    Test number
    780425103886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,035 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,035 miles
    Test number
    693019599148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,028 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,028 miles
    Test number
    384283872650
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail81,028 miles (+12)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,028 miles
    Test number
    123148085310
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass81,016 miles (+78)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,016 miles
    Test number
    506321689024
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass80,938 miles (+56)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,938 miles
    Test number
    692024977543
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass80,882 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,882 miles
    Test number
    491572009188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail80,882 miles (+88)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,882 miles
    Test number
    525726497854
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass80,794 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,794 miles
    Test number
    742320368661
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated hoses (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly rusted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly rusted (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail80,794 miles (+541)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,794 miles
    Test number
    896523287167
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated hoses (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly rusted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly rusted (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass80,253 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,253 miles
    Test number
    810671691214
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Various

  13. Fail80,253 miles (+1,195)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,253 miles
    Test number
    364691818486
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Various

  14. Pass79,058 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,058 miles
    Test number
    855091896890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,534 miles (+232)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,534 miles
    Test number
    266123875404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass78,302 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,302 miles
    Test number
    717121194137
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail78,302 miles (+26)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,302 miles
    Test number
    888460194141
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail78,276 miles (+114)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,276 miles
    Test number
    469438894036
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass78,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,162 miles
    Test number
    387902042140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,162 miles (+2,722)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,162 miles
    Test number
    316347232128
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass75,440 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,440 miles
    Test number
    126892251185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,726 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    73,726 miles
    Test number
    774321040127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,480 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,480 miles
    Test number
    240118849153
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass71,480 miles (+7,265)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,480 miles
    Test number
    502198249169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail64,215 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,215 miles
    Test number
    260511848146
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass64,215 miles (+8,946)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,215 miles
    Test number
    333611348136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass55,269 miles (+10,002)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    55,269 miles
    Test number
    892057607129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,267 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,267 miles
    Test number
    263842256194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteWiper blade will need changing soon.

Questions about T711 SNO

Does T711 SNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T711 SNO is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T711 SNO?
The MOT on T711 SNO is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T711 SNO done?
T711 SNO was recorded at 82,262 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 1,854 miles a year.
Has T711 SNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T711 SNO has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T711 SNO 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 T711 SNO find?
T711 SNO passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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