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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,958 cc

T730 MRJMOT history

T730 MRJ is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 27 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 112,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
112,436 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T730 MRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,958 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T730 MRJ was last recorded at 112,436 miles on 4 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,436 miles · 14 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,436 miles
  • 2022 – 112,436 miles
  • 2021 – 111,788 miles
  • 2019 – 110,748 miles
  • 2018 – 107,956 miles
  • 2015 – 106,283 miles
  • 2014 – 103,861 miles
  • 2012 – 102,762 miles
  • 2011 – 97,633 miles
  • 2010 – 95,183 miles
  • 2009 – 89,293 miles
  • 2008 – 83,046 miles
  • 2006 – 79,382 miles
  • 2005 – 72,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,436 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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,436 miles
    Test number
    695818938212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,436 miles
    Test number
    588532621912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail112,436 miles (+648)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,436 miles
    Test number
    265275609882
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass111,788 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,788 miles
    Test number
    308575088815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,748 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,748 miles
    Test number
    711173232278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,956 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,956 miles
    Test number
    470172576348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,283 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,283 miles
    Test number
    147549625173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,280 miles (+23)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,280 miles
    Test number
    347906325166
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)
  9. Fail106,257 miles (+99)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,257 miles
    Test number
    977950325137
    • 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)
  10. Fail106,158 miles (+2,297)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,158 miles
    Test number
    668567095055
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  11. Pass103,861 miles (+1,099)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,861 miles
    Test number
    657532804107
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 2.2mm
  12. Pass102,762 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    102,762 miles
    Test number
    408638992010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,759 miles (+5,126)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,759 miles
    Test number
    809184492007
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  14. Pass97,633 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,633 miles
    Test number
    557860181074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,183 miles (+5,890)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    95,183 miles
    Test number
    803060070011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,293 miles (+6,247)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    89,293 miles
    Test number
    133338769061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,046 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    83,046 miles
    Test number
    662913838088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,382 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    79,382 miles
    Test number
    122786046345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,215 miles (+6,808)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,215 miles
    Test number
    754382346305
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass72,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    72,407 miles
    Test number
    100170245323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T730 MRJ

Does T730 MRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T730 MRJ expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T730 MRJ?
The MOT on T730 MRJ expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T730 MRJ done?
T730 MRJ was recorded at 112,436 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 2,300 miles a year.
Has T730 MRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T730 MRJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T730 MRJ 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 T730 MRJ find?
T730 MRJ passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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